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How to Prioritize Evangelization: 3 Suggestions from Pope Francis
On May 2 of this year, Pope Francis addressed 300 parish priests from around the world who participated in a gathering of priests as part of the Synod. In his…
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How to Start a Conversation About Faith: Let the Holy Spirit Guide!
“They were astounded, and in amazement they asked, ‘Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans? Then how does each of us hear them in his own native language?’” …
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Pentecost Still Happens
A few years ago, I trained a group on how to pray for people (intercessory prayer). Then, we gathered to pray for whatever the Lord put on our hearts. The…
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Memorial Day Weekend: A Chance to Share the Gospel
Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer and with that comes one of the most enjoyable and easiest opportunities for mission I can think of: the cookout. Cookouts…
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Why I Keep Coaching Little League
It’s baseball season. And I’ve got one kid left who plays Little League. Gabe is ten years old and loves baseball (along with almost every other sport he’s ever tried).…
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Reach More In the World: Diocese of Des Moines
Reach more people with small faith-sharing groups An increasing number of parishioners are seeking fellowship and engaging in religious studies through small groups. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has…
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Do I Need a Clean House to Evangelize? The Answer is Messier than You’d Think
I’ve heard it dozens of times: “I’d love to lead a small group but I’m embarrassed to have people over.” Does having a house that’s too small or too messy…
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How Can I Celebrate the Easter Season?
Easter is here! Celebrate! Feast! But why? What is so uniquely great about Easter? You might reply, “The forgiveness of our sins through Jesus’ death and resurrection.” …
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Will the Eucharistic Revival be Apostolic? (Part 3/3)
This is part 3 of a 3-part series. View Part 1 and Part 2. Joe, a faithful Catholic lay person, can be mobilized to do more than run a…
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Will the Eucharistic Revival be Apostolic? (Part 2/3)
This is part 2 of a 3-part series. View Part 1 here. We might be tempted to see the Eucharistic Revival in our country only as a doctrine-reinforcing initiative.…
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