Category: Evangelism
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Be a human bridge
Are you calling me Lord to participate in a sort of human bridge in these times? One that begins to span the chasms of our culture? Bridging races, classes, cultures, politics, religions? Spanning all the ways that we participate in separating ourselves from one another? How best, where best can I serve You on this…
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“Words are cheap,” he said.
This is what my friend replied in response to my suggestion that he write a letter to express his frustration and displeasure about how the church is handling one of its difficult current issues. He’s an extremely bright, critical thinker and has a particular gift for written expression. I could do nothing to change or…
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Answered prayer
A while back, I prayed for Your guidance, Father, on how to share my faith — how to evangelize, even though that seems WAY too big a word for what I think I’m capable of. Not long after, You answered me through a daily meditation published in Word Among Us magazine. You knew I read…
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Speak God’s truth. Leave the rest to Him.
Dear Holy Father, I come to You in this place most often not having any idea what I want to say or what to focus on. I’m never quite sure how to know if You have something You want to say to me. Eventually, You seem to speak, after I’ve quieted my mind and my…
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On evangelization
Dear Holy Father, I was listening to Bishop Barron on evangelization this morning as I walked at the gym. He emphasized how we are all called to evangelize and went ahead to define some of the parameters of how and when and with whom. You have tried to lead me on this in the past.…
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Evangelism
Evangelism has been a difficult concept for me. I’ve never thought I knew enough. I can’t quote Bible verses from memory. I don’t have a complete understanding of church history or teaching. My words can sound sanctimonious and saccharin even to my own ear. In the un-churched community in which I live I fear my…
Walking With My Brother 