Evangelization & Discipleship
What do I say to share my faith with others?
In a world where people are all too quick to share their perspective and real listening rarely happens, we should not be ashamed that at times we choose to be quiet.
‘Receive and Be the Light of Christ!’
On December 2, pastors, parish leaders and Catholic school principals from around the diocese will gather.
It’s a ‘Copernican Revolution’!
BY DR. JEFF ANDRINI, OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION AND DISCIPLESHIP The Copernican Revolution (named for scientist Nicolaus Copernicus), which was the shift in the field of astronomy from a geocentric understanding of the universe, (centered around the Earth), to a...
What is a Missionary Disciple?
BY DR. JEFF ANDRINI, OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION AND DISCIPLESHIP What word or phrase comes to mind when you think of a missionary? Perhaps, like me, you remember someone who visited your parish to share about...
Is ‘evangelization’ a Catholic word?
BY DR. JEFF ANDRINI, OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION AND DISCIPLESHIP Evangelization. The word often conjures up images of the TV evangelist or someone forcing their understanding of faith on you. But push past those feelings and see how important this invitation is to our...
Encounter Love!
“God is love” (1 John 4:8) and we are invited into this communion of love in the Trinity! This is a divine love that is unconditional and all-encompassing. It is a love that fills our souls and affects our experience of daily life in profound ways. Interested in an encounter with this type of love? Me too!
Remember the Year of Encounter?
Are you the type of person that walks in the house and hangs your keys where they belong and always knows where to find them?
What’s your story?
BY DR. JEFF ANDRINI, OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION AND DISCIPLESHIP Dr. Jeff Andrini Dear friends, If you are like me, you thrive in the 50-day Easter season leading up to Pentecost. There is so much to appreciate and enjoy during this season. I work hard to be a positive...
We are an Easter people
Welcome to the joy of the Easter Season. We travel the desert road of Lent for 40 days, knowing that our lives are filled with selfishness and reflecting on the Passion of our Lord.
The Eucharist: the Source and Summit of Evangelization
You and I have all we need to be the most joy-filled people on earth. As I shared last month, Pope Francis has challenged us to see that it is by “attraction” that the Church will grow.
