Everyone is called to evangelize — from Evangelii Gaudium

120. In virtue of their baptism, all the members of the People of God have become missionary disciples (cf. Mt 28:19). All the baptized, what ever their position in the Church or their level of instruction in the faith, are agents of evangelization, and it would be...

Training is still important — from Evangelii Gaudium

121. Of course, all of us are called to mature in our work as evangelizers. We want to have better training, a deepening love and a clearer witness to the Gospel. In this sense, we ought to let others be constantly evangelizing us. But this does not mean that we...

Grace and evangelization — from Evangelii Gaudium

The salvation which God offers us is the work of his mercy. No human efforts, however good they may be, can enable us to merit so great a gift. God, by his sheer grace, draws us to himself and makes us one with him. He sends his Spirit into our hearts to make us his...

14 Books for the Aspiring Evangelist to Read in 2014

By Adam Janke, Program Director Not every book on this list is brand new, but anyone who wants to learn about the New Evangelization and the what people are talking about in the Church today would do well to explore these titles. Forming Intentional Disciples by...

Pope Francis promotes street evangelization — from Evangelii Gaudium

106. How beautiful it is to see that young people are “street preachers” (callejeros de la fe), joyfully bringing Jesus to every street, every town square and every corner of the earth! Also: 127. Today, as the Church seeks to experience a profound missionary renewal,...

Our throwaway culture — from Evangelii Gaudium

Human beings are themselves considered consumer goods to be used and then discarded. We have created a “throw away” culture which is now spreading. It is no longer simply about exploitation and oppression, but something new. Exclusion ultimately has to do with what it...