Diocese of/de Pembroke

Recommended Texts For Evangelization and Parish Revitalization

• ARTICLE – Evangelization: Living and Sharing the Love of God

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on August 20, 2025 in News, Recommended Texts

  Evangelization is at the very heart of the Christian vocation. It is the joyful mission of making Christ known to the world—not merely through words, but through lives transformed by divine love. As Pope Paul VI affirmed in Evangelii Nuntiandi (1975), “The Church exists in order to evangelize” (EN 14).

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• ARTICLE – Easy Personal Outreach Ideas for All Ages

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on August 14, 2025 in News, Recommended Texts

  Reaching out to those who have drifted from faith or community can be simple yet powerful. Below are practical ideas for outreach that parishioners – young adults, middle-aged adults, and seniors alike – can use to invite others back to the Church and the sacraments. These suggestions are designed to

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• ARTICLE – Answering Human Longings with Divine Truth

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on August 6, 2025 in News, Recommended Texts

  The words of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the New Testament, are not simply historical records or ethical teachings—they are living, powerful declarations that unveil God’s nature, offer salvation, and directly meet the deepest longings of the human soul. These statements provide a rich framework for sharing the Good News

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• ARTICLE – Pope Leo XIV on Evangelization and Mission

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on July 31, 2025 in News, Recommended Texts

  Pope Leo XIV has consistently emphasized the Church’s missionary dimension and the importance of evangelization in his early pontificate. He sees mission as the fundamental aspect of the Church’s identity and a priority for his Petrine ministry. Continuing the Path of Evangelization Pope Leo XIV has expressed his commitment to

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• ARTICLE – The Primary and Most Important Mission of All Catholics

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on July 28, 2025 in News, Recommended Texts

  The most fundamental and urgent mission of every Catholic is to invite others to know and follow Jesus Christ. The Church exists to evangelize. This bold assertion, articulated in Evangelii Nuntiandi (§14), echoes the very heart of the Gospel and the mandate of Christ Himself. This is not a peripheral

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• ARTICLE – Imagine a Love So Vast and Powerful

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on July 23, 2025 in News, Recommended Texts

  Imagine a love so vast and powerful that it created everything we see and beyond, a love so personal it knows every beat of our hearts, and so unwavering it never gives up on us. For many, the idea of God’s love can feel distant or even unfamiliar. Perhaps life’s struggles

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• ARTICLE – From Maintenance to Mission: Empowering Every Christian as a Witness of Christ

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on July 16, 2025 in News, Recommended Texts

  (Image: The Lost Sheep by Robert T Barrett | Altus Fine Art) From the Heart of the Church springs forth a twofold vision: first, to see and believe in God’s universal desire for the salvation of all humanity and second, to recognize and activate every baptized believer as a missionary

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• ARTICLE – Evangelization: Helping People Want Christ In Their Lives

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on July 9, 2025 in News, Recommended Texts

  Evangelization is not primarily about doctrine or programs—it is about helping people encounter a living Person: Jesus Christ. To evangelize is to help others want Christ in their lives, not out of obligation or fear, but out of love, longing, and trust. It is to awaken in hearts the desire to walk

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• ARTICLE – Growing a Parish: A Vision Anchored in Mission and Communion

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on June 24, 2025 in News, Recommended Texts

  Rooted in the careful observation and study of vibrant churches, the following recommendations offer time-tested and practical insights for fostering growth in faith, mission, and communion. A Clear Vision for a Growing Church The growth of a Catholic parish is neither accidental nor the result of multiplying activities. It springs

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• ARTICLE – The Missing Spark

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on June 17, 2025 in News, Recommended Texts

  What if what you thought about evangelization is only half the story? In numerous churches, an unspoken conviction endures, that acts of kindness or casual friendship alone amount to sharing the Good News. It feels safe, no awkward conversations, no risk of offense. But is it true? The Missing Spark:

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Recommended Books

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – Revive and Thrive: Transforming Parishes into Mission Driven Communities

  At a time when parishes are facing declining numbers and dwindling engagement, Revive and Thrive provides a blueprint to breathe new life into parish communities and engage in the core principles of evangelization and disciple-making. In this practical guide, you will discover how to revitalize faith communities, create seamless discipleship

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – Divine Renovation: From a Maintenance to a Missional Parish

  An engaging guide for parishes seeking to cultivate communities of discipleship and vibrant, dynamic faith. Highly acclaimed for his work with parish renewal and the New Evangelization, Fr. James Mallon shares with us the many ways for bringing our parishes to life. Through humorous and colorful stories, Mallon challenges us

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter (A Rebuilt Parish Book)

  Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story to how they brought their parish back to life.

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance from Evil Spirits

  UNBOUND Ministry is an approach to deliverance and healing prayer developed by Neal Lozano. UNBOUND is a safe, loving, effective prayer model that helps people to respond to the good news of the gospel.

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – Evangelization: A Challenge for the Catholic Church

  This short, easy to read book by Fr. Bob Bedard, will help you: – Increase your understanding of evangelization – Grow in confidence to proclaim the Good News – Learn the practical three-step dynamic of evangelization.

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – The Purpose Driven Church

  Discover the same practical insights and principles for growing a healthy church that Rick has taught in seminars to over 22,000 pastors and church leaders from sixty denominations and forty-two countries.