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“The Power of a Symbol”
Philadelphia, PA. Symbols are very powerful. They can speak simple, yet deep truths to us in a mere moment. This is all the more the case with divine symbolism, accompanied by grace. Very often, for example, simply offering a sacramental to a person can open their...
“God planned it that way.”
Sierra Vista, AZ. The Sierra Vista team got a recent boost at associated parish, St. Andrew’s annual ministry fair. It was overall a great success. During the homily at Mass, the pastor promoted Saint Paul Street Evangelization, calling the whole parish to focus on...
“If all Catholics were like you…”
Gaithersburg, MD. You know, teams do not only street evangelize, but they often become true communities who support each other. This, in turn, bears fruit in joy, which is noticed by those we speak to on the streets. This dynamic is evident in the recent detailed...
“He counts every hair on our heads!”
Cohoes, NY. Carol and Lorraine of the Cohoes New York team went to the Farmer's Market on a Saturday recently. They had an awesome time of evangelization! They spent about 3 hours there, had some great conversations, and gave away approximately 125 “fish” prayer...
“New Team”
Dallas, TX. The Dallas Uptown Chapter of St. Paul Street Evangelization is up and running! This new team has been out evangelizing a few times so far. Pictured is the team leader, Randy Grasso, witnessing to a woman who stopped by their table. He describes the new...
“A Wing and a Prayer: Evangelization at the Airport”
This article first appeared in the August 2015 issue of 'The Southern Cross,' page 2.http://www.thesoutherncross.org/ SAN DIEGO – The San Diego chapter of St. Paul Street Evangelization recently became the first of approximately 200 teams across the country to "street...
“We Are Social Animals”
Bloomington, IN. In this picture is Friar Augustine of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. Friar Augustine is from Australia, and is only temporarily stationed in Indiana. Here we see Friar Augustine talking with a student on the campus of Indiana University...
“Thou Shalt Keep Holy the Sabbath Day”
Here we see Father Alan of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate evangelizing on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Fr. Alan and the rest of the team spoke to dozens of students in the relatively short period of time they spent on campus. Most of...
“One Faith, One Church”
Bloomington, IN. Here is our national director, Steve Dawson, at the Bloomington, Indiana Art Fair. He gave each of these two women a miraculous medal with a crucifix on a chain. This is a great way to do street evangelization – offering people a free gift as a way to...
“Persistence Pays Off”
South Windsor, CT. On a recent Thursday, Donna, Martha, and John set up at the “Summer Concert Series” on the town green in Windsor, Connecticut. Though they had a very fruitful outing, they first had to deal with some pushback. When they first arrived, as they were...