The Catholic Church, guided by Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium, calls its members to evangelize and spread the Gospel. Evangelization is not just about proclaiming Church teachings but doing so with love, compassion, and common sense. Jesus Himself demonstrated that practicing faith and sharing God’s truth requires an
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The man looked intently and his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. (Mark 8.22-26) FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Pastoral Planning – Letter from the Bishop – January 14, 2025 The letter and PDF version from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. can be found here: Diocesan Pastoral Planning – Diocese
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To genuinely appreciate Jesus’ teachings, we must grasp what he held as most important. By focusing on the heart of his message, we can better understand its profound beauty and communicate it more effectively to others. Jesus’ core message resonated deeply with both those who were far from faith and
Continue readingYou abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition. (Mark 7.1-13) FROM THE DIOCESE Family Day Please note that the Diocesan Offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 18th at 8:30 a.m. Diocesan Pastoral Planning – Letter from the Bishop –
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By learning key verses by heart, we equip ourselves with the very words of Jesus that can touch hearts, offer hope, and invite people into a relationship with Him. At the right moment, a well-spoken verse can bring light to someone’s darkness, encouragement to their struggles, and truth to their
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Throughout Scripture, faith is portrayed as something that stirs the soul with joy and enthusiasm. The Psalmist exclaims, “Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful song” (Psalm 100:1-2). The early Christians were known for their deep and passionate faith,
Continue readingLittle girl, get up! (Mark 5.21-43) FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Pastoral Planning – Letter from the Bishop – January 14, 2025 The letter and PDF version from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. can be found here: Diocesan Pastoral Planning – Diocese of Pembroke FAITH FORMATION Mark Your Calendars! Mark your calendars
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We present in this text an intentional approach to sharing the Christian faith and inviting people to know Jesus and join the Church community. It consists of five key steps, each playing an essential role in the process of evangelization. 1. Begin with Motivated Parishioners The first step involves gathering
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The concept of the “Good News” or “Gospel” is central to evangelization, encapsulating the message of salvation and hope through Jesus Christ. The article titled “We Don’t Need Another Evangelistic Course; We Need a Better Vision of the Good News” challenges the Christian community to reimagine how this message is
Continue readingWhoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. (Mark 3.31-35) FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Pastoral Planning – Letter from the Bishop – January 14, 2025 The letter and PDF version from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. can be found here: Diocesan Pastoral Planning – Diocese of
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