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The mystery of the Incarnation points us to the eternal self-giving love of the Trinity.

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“You can’t have a new heart if you insist on returning to the same sin.”

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“Christ doesn’t just want to get you to stop sinning, he wants to go to the root of the sin and bring healing.”

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> When preaching the kerygma around people (Evangelicals) who have spent their whole lives dedicated to preaching the gospel, I show them the Catholic Church is the home of the kerygma. The papacy safeguards the basic gospel message.

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5 Resolutions for Catholic Evangelizers

1. Read a Gospel a week.
2. Read The Soul of the Apostolate by Jean-Baptiste Chautard.
3. Begin the practice of mental prayer.
4. Look for one chance each day to evangelize by listening first, and then maybe speaking.
5. Pray the Memorare each day asking Mary to bring people to you, so you can introduce them to her Son.

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A big reason we reduce evangelization to the interior life is because there is fear involved with proclaiming the Gospel and talking about Jesus. We’re afraid of saying the wrong thing, of being rejected, so we just say, “well as long as you’re living like a disciple, you’re good.”

But we’re not.

Introducing people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ takes many, many different forms. You don’t have to do all of them all the time, but we’re pretty sure both words and actions will be involved.

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“There were all kinds of people who were not apostles who followed Jesus. We’re called to encounter Christ in others”

SHOWNOTES

Saint Francis of Assisi - “There’s no use walking somewhere to preach unless your walking is also your preaching.”

Evangelii Gaudium, 165 - “We must not think that in catechesis the kerygma gives way to a supposedly more “solid” formation. Nothing is more solid, profound, secure, meaningful and wisdom-filled than that initial proclamation. All Christian formation consists of entering more deeply into the kerygma, which is reflected in and constantly illumines, the work of catechesis, thereby enabling us to understand more fully the significance of every subject which the latter treats.”

Frank Sheed - “It’s the union of man with God and Christ Jesus.”

Jesus Visits Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42) - “Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Saint Mother Teresa - “Do you want to change the world? Go home and love your families.”

Five Practical Takeaways

1. Talkie-talkie: Pick a person and tell them about a change Christ has made in your life.
2. Walkie-walkie: Don’t gossip this week. At all. Literally.
3. Talkie-talkie: Invite a co-worker or acquaintance to grab a coffee and get to know them better.
4. Walkie-walkie: Fast for one day and donate the money to charity or your parish.
5. Talkie-talkie: Ask a person what Christ has done in their lives.

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By looking at some passages in the Bible (the woman at the well, the Good Samaritan, the conversion of Zacchae′us the tax collector) we discover the beautiful truth of God’s love: that he knows us through and through, and loves us more deeply than we can comprehend in this life. (Something to look forward to in death, am I right?)

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What we desire most of all is to be known, and loved. Because if you are loved, but not known, that’s superficial and weak. If you’re known, but not loved, that’s our greatest nightmare. _

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• What’s the deal with stewardship parishes (parishes where your salary is on record so they’re sure you’re tithing fully)?
• How can I make discipleship tracks in my parish?
• How can I talk about Jesus when talking in general is hard enough? ... (I'm an introvert)
• And how can I be a good witness when the first contact I have with someone is about sexual morality?

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“It’s easier to give money than it is to give your whole life.”

Five Practical Takeaways

1. Look for ways to bring the Holy Spirit into your daily job or hobby.
2. Look at local events and go to one of each: Kerygma, Catechesis, and Conquer.
3. Kerygma event - retreat or a speaker at your parish
4. Catechesis event - Bible study or other learning opportunity
5. Conquer event - outreach event at your parish, or volunteering opportunities
6. Five Minute Exercise: Go on YouTube and find videos that fall into the Kerygma, Catechesis, and Conquer categories above and maybe send them out. Ascension Presents has some good ones for you!
7. Intercessory Prayer: Prayers for Catholics involved in OBGYN and family medicine.
8. Introverted ways to evangelize: Do it online! Head over to Brandon Vogt’s Strange Notions and read up, or consume “Classical Theism Podcast” and share it out there on your social feeds.

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We’ve made all the evangelization mistakes through our years of talking to people about Jesus and the Church so that you don’t have to.

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“Real evangelization takes place within a trusting relationship. That means listening to the story they want to tell so that you actually understand where they’re coming from. Only then can you truly offer a response to the yearning of their soul.”

Five Practical Takeaways

1. Read Mark’s account of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
2. Go back to your conversion story and review everything, asking God to reveal new parts of your story.
3. Intercede for the healing of someone you know.
4. Go to the internet and search for conversion stories, studying the way the Holy Spirit moves in people’s lives.
5. Google the JPII Healing Center and research what healing looks like.

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For two weeks we kept trying to record a show together, but my daughter ended up in the hospital (she’s home now) for a few days and threw everything off. Prayers appreciated! Dave was flying all over the country talking about Catholic spiritual warfare (like a gentleman ought) so instead I’m bringing you another example from my own ministry of how I preach the gospel.

This talk was given to the men's group at my parish (even though some people don’t like those cough Dave cough) and focuses on the message of salvation through Genesis up to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and points to the responsibility this puts on Christians to spread the good news.

We will be back with a regular show next week so you can hear the wonderful vibrato of “The Bearded Fox” himself.

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“The very spirit of Christ is breathed out upon us, giving us the ability to overcome sin, death, and darkness in our own lives. The Holy Spirit is the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ unleashed into the human heart.”

SHOWNOTES

Matthew 28:16-20 - “Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.’”

Dr. Scott Hahn - “The moment I’m more outraged at another person’s sin than my own is the day I need a reality check, because their sins don’t send me to hell the last time I checked.”

Genesis 3:15 - “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”

GK Chesterton on Original Sin - “The only doctrine of the church that’s empirically verifiable”

St. Paul - “I do the very thing I don’t want to do, and I don’t do the very thing I want to do. Who will deliver me from this wretched body?”

Two questions to ask yourself

1. Why is it so difficult for you to evangelize?
2. How has the resurrection of Jesus changed your life?

Resources

• Frank Sheed, Theology and Sanity
• Pope St. John Paul II, Theology of the Body

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Instead of just telling people to evangelize, Mark is on a mission to teach people to evangelize with a new program—The 99. Featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Josh Johnson, Leah Darrow, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and more, the program will help parishes start a movement of evangelization in their communities. See more at evangelization.com.

Snippet from the Show - “The Church is an organized religion, but we’re painfully disorganized on a parish level.”

SHOWNOTES

Quote attributed to St. Francis of Assisi - “Preach the gospel at all times, when necessary, use words.”

Mark’s 4 Practical Tips

1. As part of your morning prayer, ask the Lord for greater awareness of the people he’s putting in your path that day.
2. Pray an examination of conscience at the end of the day (consider using Romans 12).
3. Put your phone down more often to be present to those around you.
4. Instead of texting someone, call them and leave a voicemail if you have to.

One last tip from Gomer and Dave: Buy The 99!

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The Church needs the voice of the laity to speak up! Priests can’t go into your office and nuns can’t go into your friend’s house (probably). We are the ones that must carry the Gospel into our homes, schools, jobs, and public places.

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“Catholics were attempting to be modest and self-critical instead of being triumphant … We went from being triumphant and engaging in apologetics to just being apologetic.”

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Dave “Lay Assistant to Exorcists” VanVickle and I talk about this vital aspect of winning hearts for Christ, as well as the importance of repentance. On a practical note, we also talk about how to start intercessory prayer groups.

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“Taking someone’s heart of stone to a heart of flesh is a supernatural act. You are making them alive in Christ Jesus. That is a bigger miracle than resurrecting a deceased corpse to natural life.”

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“One person can bring about dramatic change at a parish.”

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SHOWNOTES

How do you lead when you are not in a leadership position?

• Try to be close friends with the current staff on evangelization teams.
• Try to win the front of “what is the truth” and make sure everyone is on the same page on what they believe.
• Give talks on what the life of catechists and parish workers should look like.
• Encourage the use of Scripture and the new Catechism for formation.
• Give talks on how to have a personal relationship with Jesus in the context of the Catholic Church.
• Offer a talk on the history of the Catholic Church in America since Vatican II.
• Pray for the leaders and with them.
• Work with your priest to prioritize and organize an annual staff retreat.
• Have a “ministry leader summit.”
• If people are refusing or rejecting evangelization, work with your pastor to make sure the appropriate people are in the right positions.
• Go in trying to win souls for Christ, not fight them.
• Remember to always be praying for these people.
• When confrontation has to occur do not do it out of hate for people but in service to people who are missing out on the gospel.
• You need to have the courage to stand up for the truth and gospel when needed.

5 Practical Tips

1. Go to NewAdvent.org and search the name of a church father (St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Athanasius … )
2. Pray for the CCD staff (or another staff group) and their openness to the gospel.
3. Listen to Mike’s talks on the kerygma at Soundcloud.com/AMDGomer.
4. Meet once a week with your pastor and discuss the kerygma.
5. Send this podcast to your CCD Staff.

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We want to talk about how to bring this movement to your parish and community. Starting with Carole Brown’s Gems for the New Evangelization: Shamelessly Pilfered from Various Treasuries of Church Teaching, we then add some additional points that we’ve discovered along the way.

There are a lot of different things you can do, but the important thing is to start.

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“My favorite thing is to take every part of the Catechism and tie it back to the Cross and resurrection, because you can do it with everything.”

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The Five Points for the New Evangelization

• Recover the importance of kerygmatic proclamation.
• Build explicitly Christ-centered witness testimony into everything.
• Talk in the explicitly evangelical language of the New Evangelization popes.
• Saturate yourself in the world of God (Bible studies, lectio divina training…)
• Establish a permanent discipleship track in the parish.

Dave and Mike’s added points for parish evangelization

• Establish a formalized intercessory prayer group to bring about conversions.
• You can’t do it alone.
• Start with the programs that people must attend, to draw in people who might not be involved otherwise.
• Start trying to meet everyone at your parish and learn their names.

The Five Practical Takeaways

• Read paragraphs 1- 21 of the Catechesi Tradendae by Pope John Paul II.
• Consider joining or starting a Bible study at your parish.
• Begin a conversation with the pastor, DRE, or director of religious evangelization about evangelization at the parish.
• Look for touchstone moments (baptism class, marriage prep class) and how you can be a volunteer in those ministries.
• Buy a Catholic Bible for someone who doesn’t have one in your life.

Resources Mentioned in the Show

• Michael Gormley – Radical Communities
• Bible Studies from Ascension Press
• The Great Adventure Timeline Catholic Bible

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In John 14:15, Jesus says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” So we know that we have to tell people about moral issues, but we need to make sure we’re doing it in a way that actually helps.

We talk about when, how, and why to bring these issues up, and examples of times these strategies have actually worked (we promise we’re not using you as guinea pigs).

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Holiness and happiness are coterminous in God. Me seeking my own happiness is what God made holiness to be–seeking union with him forever in Christ Jesus.

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