There once was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Wealth, Knowledge, and Love. One day, the island began to sink. All the feelings jumped into their boats and left. But Love stayed. Love wanted to make sure everyone else got away safely. When the island was almost
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When we live our faith, it is essential to keep our eyes on the blessings we receive from our relationship with Jesus. These blessings not only enrich our own lives but also empower us to share the Good News with others. By reflecting on the transformative difference Jesus makes in
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The role of the priest in the parish Church is pivotal, especially in the context of evangelization. As shepherds of their communities, priests are called to be the primary heralds of the Gospel, guiding their parishioners in their faith journey and fostering a culture of evangelization. This mission is not
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Father Richard A. Miserendino, the chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Mary Washington, faced a challenge when he realized that students were not visiting him during the day. To address this, he took the initiative to meet students where they are by setting up a presence at
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Evangelization is the profound mission of spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ, but its essence extends far beyond mere verbal proclamation. At its heart, evangelization is a dynamic expression of God’s transformative love through both word and action. The foundation of true evangelization rests in love – not as
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In 2013, Pope Francis gifted the Church with his apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” (The Joy of the Gospel), a profound meditation on the fundamental relationship between Christian faith and joy. This landmark document reminds us that joy is not peripheral to our faith but central to it – a divine
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Before anything else – before the sacraments, before church traditions, before religious practices – Scripture stands as the foundation of all evangelization. Just as a seed must be planted before a tree can grow, the Word of God must take root in hearts before faith can flourish. And Holy Scriptures
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As we build relationships with our neighbours and try to show God’s love with our lives, we sometimes hear about their burdens and challenges, and our hearts naturally move to offer comfort and support. In these moments, sharing an encouraging verse from Scripture can be like offering a light in
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The love of neighbor lies at the heart of Christian life. In loving others, we respond to Jesus’ call: “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34). Yet love, above all, is a grace. For this reason, we should daily seek the grace to help someone. Acts of
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In the face of declining church attendance and a growing secularization, the Catholic Church is called to reimagine the role of the parish as a missionary outpost that expresses God’s boundless love for all people (Evangelii Gaudium, 28). The statistics are sobering with regular mass attendance plummeting, yet, this moment
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