The Characteristics of Effective Evangelization If, then, our encounter with Christ is the premise of evangelization, what are some of the other characteristics of evangelization that will render it effective in our time? Let me suggest the 4 Cs of effective evangelization – namely that it needs to be CLEAR, CHALLENGING, COMPASSIONATE, and CONVINCING. First,…
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This post is for all those who struggle with their relationship with their fathers. Sometimes, when Father’s Day comes around, we are reminded more acutely that the pain of these relationships or non-relationships plays like uncomfortable background noise in our lives. I’m no expert in the field of human relationships, but I do know this:…
Read MoreToday I’m over at Catholic Mom, with another installment in what I loosely call, “Tales from the Empty Nest” … a little ruminating about my passing on furniture to my daughter who is getting married very soon. I’m busy repainting two pieces of furniture that have already served three generations of my family — a…
Read MoreA great bit courtesy of the Jay Leno Show and some hidden cameras at a gas station… Not only did I smile at this, but I’m reminded to have a song in my heart EVERY day! H/T The French Revolution blog
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For a limited time, now thru June 16th, registration is open for local participants from the greater Boston area, ahead of the general registration open to the general public. Get your ticket for the Catholic New Media Conference now! The conference will take place at the Archdiocese of Boston’s Pastoral Center. For a list of…
Read MoreIn this week’s episode of Among Women, I caught up longtime Among Women listener, Uju Ekeocha. She describes how she was blessed by the ministry of Among Women and how it deepened her faith and helped her strengthened her call to become a saint and be a force for good in the world. Over time she discovered…
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I’ve long admired the work of Fr. Bob Reed, and enjoyed working with him and his team at Catholic TV a few years ago when I coordinated the first CNMC to come to Boston in 2010. Since then, I’ve watched the amazing growth of the Catholic TV network under Fr Reed’s leadership. With the release of…
Read MoreSo, my book’s been out almost three months now. It’s been a wonderful experience to visit a few places to sign books and to share the book’s message. In the beginning it felt kind of awkward to sign a book for someone, but then I remembered how really nice it is to meet an Among…
Read MoreI’m happy to be a guest on Catholic TV’s “This is the Day”, 10:30am Eastern! Yeah, talking about the bodacious book! And hope to give a little shout out to Among Women too!
Read MorePerhaps more than men, women acknowledge the person, because they see persons with their hearts. They see them independently of various ideological or political systems. They see others in their greatness and limitations; they try to go out to them and help them. In this way the basic plan of the Creator takes flesh in the history of humanity…
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Here it’s coffee and conversation, and where the faith-sharing is often a friendly mix of catechesis and cannoli. It’s a place where we can catch up…
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