In yesterday's blog, we discussed the necessity of evangelization in the modern world and why this call applies in a special way to the lay faithful.
But the question remains, how do we effectively communicate the Catholic faith in the world today? This remains a challenge especially given the competing voices in today's market place of ideas.
Indeed, secularism and relativism have captivated the mindset of the culture. However, St. Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 4 that our mission is to preach the Gospel "in season and out," and the reality is you and I have been chosen by God to do so in our day and time. And, in the end, truth is on our side.
Following are four steps that help us share the faith with others.
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The Incarnation of Jesus Christ has forever changed the destiny of mankind. Through His birth, death, and resurrection, the chains of death are broken, the gates of heaven are flung open wide, and eternal life has been restored to man. However, accepting the salvation Christ has won remains an individual decision to be made by each human being.
I remember well when I made that decision for myself. It all started with a woman who shared her faith in Jesus Christ with me.
Though she was going through an emotionally difficult time, she was certain God had a plan for her in the midst of it. Her trust stood in stark contrast to my own faith experience which had not recovered from my college years. Like living water flooding the landscape of my soul, her words and her witness brought me new life and led me back to Catholicism.
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Knights of Grace first homework assignment.
Watch the movie "For Greater Glory!".
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Recently a couple approached me for help with infertility, but with an unusual cause- Erectile Dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction or ED is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse.
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Dear Friends,
This is indeed a sobering moment for our country and for the Catholic Church in America, but be at peace. Our God is in charge. His ways are not our ways and they defy our understanding. We have been prepared for this moment from all eternity and in proximate time as well.
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I often tell my boys, "Character is what a man does when he thinks nobody is looking". It is in those moments that the true character of a man is revealed. This story is a perfect example. Click on the image to watch the story...
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Almost every organization or group has some kind of a "Code of Conduct". Each branch of the US Military has its version. During my 12 years in the military, our "Code of Conduct" was 2nd nature. It was not exactly military law like the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice), it was a "code" that we would live and many would die by. That
Military Code of Conduct looked something like this...
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Over the past 7 years, many women have approached the staff of Women of Grace and asked for us to offer something for men.
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St. Teresa of Avila shows us it is never too late to get serious about our prayer life. Born Dona Teresa Sanchez Cepeda Davila y Ahumada, Teresa was an active child with a big imagination and great sensitivity of heart. Little Teresa and her brother Roderigo were intrigued by the lives of the saints and the martyrs, and often sought to imitate their holy example.
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