Category Archives: Evangelization

A Document on Preaching On Its Way

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Deacon Bob

There was lively debate on the first day of the spring general assembly of the U.S. bishops meeting in Bellevue, Washington yesterday. Archbishop Robert J. Carlson from St. Louis presented a proposal to authorize a 50-page document on preaching for … Continue reading →

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“Come Lord Jesus, Send Us Your Spirit, Renew the Face of the Earth!”

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Deacon Bob

David Haas’ song, Send Us Your Spirit, is resonating in my mind this afternoon.  It was played and sung at three of the four Masses in our parish cluster this weekend. You know the words:   Come Lord Jesus, send … Continue reading →

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“Lukewarmness Adds Weight to the Cross”

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I attended a workshop presented by Mr. Raymond de Souza, who is now director of the diocese of Winona’s Office of Evangelization. His talk centered on the need for a new evangelization, his view as to the root of the … Continue reading →

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