Prayers
A prayer for Evangelists
“Go out into the whole world”
Oh Lord of wonders and wonderous Lord of all,
Easter came in the night with a candle lit from a fire,
Bearing the hope of the resurrection in the dead night,
Entrapped as we are in sin and fear, hopelessly tight.
You rose from a terrible death, bursting from the tomb,
Appearing to those with whom you walked and talked
And told them: “Go out into the whole world” and tell
Your witness of the great events of deliverance and life!
Lord, I dressed smartly, and my neighbour asked why?
Because it is Easter! And we celebrate Easter for a week!
And then we continue the feast until Pentecost brings the
Celebration of the mission-presence of the Holy Spirit.
Lord, I said “good morning” to many people I did not know,
Who would have otherwise passed silently, without the smile
That came between us, others neither speaking
Nor looking but who, strapped in by fears, went on without a
Word, gesture, or pause, silencing further attempts to speak.
But not as we were, as now I pray for the locked-in-silenced.
Lord, we had been away with you on a long weekend and, on
Return, I dared to say “God is good and loves you” at the bus
Stop and a man answered, how unusual to hear God spoken of.
There are those, Lord, who wrote about you for the rest of us:
They are called Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; and there are
Those who left everyone and everything, and went to meet you
In the desert, in monasteries and convents, and there are those,
Men and women, who sailed across the world, witnessing with
Their lives, their health and their deaths, that there is a love that
Transfigures everyday actions into acts of eternal life and love!
But, Lord, just as your active presence is present in the beginning
Of each one of us, so you accompany us throughout our lives, not
Neglecting to send us messengers of your love as visibly here as
You are invisibly there, too, calling us to act out of the truth-in-love.
Oh Lord, we do not announce you alone, as alone we are not clothed
In the life of those from whom we have been formed and through
whom we are called to travel as far as the stars and as near as those
Next to us, on the street, amidst the crowd, at the end of a letter or
Message in the internet bubbles that float through the known world
Visiting all who will visit it and inviting them to humility and prayer
Remembering that God was there at our beginning as
He will be at Our end, as He has been through our time through now to evermore.
Oh Mary, who alone expresses the inexpressible presence of the
Indwelling mystery of the divine dwelling that manifests itself as
An outward glowing of coal from the very fire of God, ever bright
With the light and warmth of His Being, but being forever blessed
From the roots of your existence, showing forth the radiance of all
Relationships rooted in you and flowering in your Church and in
All those tending to you, near and far, young and old, of every race and colour who, listening to the voice among the voices of the earth,
Hear and say, here I am Lord, I come to do your will in loving truth.
So let us cry out in our hearts, speaking at the garden fence, the bus
Stop, or by the media mediated to many who we will never meet, that there is time to meet the lover of all mankind and His forever
by Francis Etheredge Catholic married layman, father of 11, 3 of whom are in heaven, and an author.
Prayer for the food aid workers killed in Gaza by bombing
God receive into your mercy
those food aid workers killed in Gaza
who were on a mission of mercy.
Help us to learn from their courageous compassion
to reach out to all those in need.
Continue to inspire people of good will
to carry on works of mercy. Amen
by Father Louis Cameli Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for the killed 29 people killed by fire at an Istanbul nightclub
The Horror of Fire
Dear Lord, we all know the consequence of fire!
It keeps us warm in cold weather,
it is a source of fuel,
it is a way we have of marking out where we might be going.
However, on Tuesday April 2, 2024,
Lord, the fire that engulfed Istanbul nightclub during renovations
that trapped workers and employees and left 29 dead.
Lord, please reach out to comfort these workers' families.
Help them to realize that you will never abandon them even in a time of great loss.
Keep them focused on your goodness.
The managers questioned about the fire were not aware how this occurred.
It is a difficult time for all who are involved in the renovations,
the assistance of others in needs and all who are affected by this tragedy.
As we pray for all those in the midst of this sadness,
assist us in providing others with their needs at this time.
During the week of Mercy,
we ask you to be merciful on all and help them to remember your goodness and love.
by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Evangelist Interviews
Book Reviews and Commentaries
Lord, Do You Mean Me? A father-Catechist! B by Francis Etheredge Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D.
Catholic Leadership for Civic Society by Cristofer Pereyra and Erin Monnin Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized by Mike Aquilina Reviewed by Dr. Jeff Mirus Catholic Culture
Evangelism Articles/Commentaries
Bolsonaro’s election fraud claims spark ‘unprecedented crisis’ Brazil’s president is parroting Donald Trump’s fraud claims to prepare to contest next year’s elections, experts say. by Sam Cowie Aljazeera
Franciscans open general chapter focusing on diversity, evangelization by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Evangelization and Freedom of Speech/Religion by Father Mark White Profiles in Catholicism
Don’t Miss The Opportunity To Evangelize by Pushpay
Evangelization through beauty: An interview with Jimmy Mitchell by Paul Senz The Catholic World Report
Church’s social justice push is part of evangelization, head of papal academy says by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Head of new institute says catechesis must also evangelize by John Lavenburg Crux
Evangelizing through Authentic Friendship by Michael Adams Word on Fire
The Friendship of the Church Fathers and Evangelism. Mike Aquilina joins me today to discuss the church fathers and the role that friendship had in evangelizing. by William Hemsworth Patheos
Band of Religious Sisters Evangelize Through Music During Pandemic by New Evangelization Television (NET) Link to Spirituality and Music
Evangelizing a Troubled World: An interview with Bishop Donald J. Hying by Joseph M. Hanneman The Catholic World Report
How the Church can evangelize by example on racial justice by John L. Allen Jr. Crux Now/Angelus Link to Racial Challenges and Leadership
The first volume of The Word on Fire Bible is substantial, attractive, and evangelical by Gregory J. Sullivan The Catholic Thing
Providence bishop calls for evangelization, renewal after coronavirus by Catholic News Agency/The Pilot
Will Victorious Italian Soccer Team’s Catholic Manager Robert Mancini Be a ‘Seed of Evangelization by Edward Pentin National Catholic Register Link to Sports
Pro-life Florida musician finds a way to evangelize using rap music by Katie Camario Catholic News Service/The Pilot Link to Other ProLife Challenges
The Catholic artist and the challenge of evangelizing modern culture by Thomas M. Doran The Catholic World Report Link to Spirituality and Art
How art can serve to evangelise by CathNews
Digital boom creates evangelical silver lining to coronavirus lockdowns by Father Jeffrey F. Kirby America
Youth Movement Brings Christ’s Healing to Homes With Online Challenge by New Evangelization Television (NET) Link to Youth Challenges and Leadership
Spreading the Faith: Evangelizing Through Electronics During Virus Crisis by Tim Harfmann New Evangelization Television (NET)
Evangelizing through mercy and holiness emphasized at LA Congress by Tom Hoffarth and Pablo Kay Angelus
Evangelization efforts bring more sisters to Diocese of Charleston, S.C. by Christina Lee Knauss Crux
The Great Commission: We Are All Called To Evangelize by William Hemsworth Patheos
Beauty and Substance: A Reflection on the Anniversary of ‘Evangelization & Culture’ by Tod Worner Crux
After 9 years, Francis reorganizes Vatican with focus on evangelization, roles for laypeople by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Pope at Audience: Evangelization requires us to follow unexpected paths by Fr. Benedict Mayaki, SJ Vatican News
Cardinal Tagle to FABC: 'We are called to evangelize social media' by Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp Vatican News
Indigenous people, evangelization, and us by Andrea Tornielli Vatican News Link to Indigenous People
Evangelize or Die by Brother André Marie Catholicism
Evangelization, polarization and accountability among the most pressing issues for the U.S. church by America
Why doctrine matters when it comes to evangelization by Russell Shaw Catholic World Report
Evangelizing with the courtesy of Christ by Fr. Charles Fox The Dispatch/ Catholic World Report
Evangelizing on Twitter: A tweeting priest’s experience by Zelda Caldwell Aleteia Link to Social Media
Youth Movement Brings Christ’s Healing to Homes With Online Challenge by New Evangelization Television (NET) Link to Youth Challenges and Leadership
Bishop Barron offers free online course on evangelization by John Burger Aleteia
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Evangelizer Par Excellence by Joseph Pronechen National Catholic Register
Evangelizers are like angels, bringing good news to the world, pope says by Catholic News Services/The Pilot
Why Have Evangelical Churches Gained So Much Political Influence in Latin America? Expert Points to 5 Factors in BBC Interview by Andrew Chesnut Patheos
Accompany or argue: Pope contrasts with Bishop Barron on evangelization by Michael Sean Winters National Catholic Reporter
In Baltimore, bishops talk evangelizing in a time of scandal by Pablo Kay Angelus News
Beauty to evangelize by Father Pablo Patheos
RCIA and effective evangelization by Peter M.J. Stravinskas The Catholic World Report Link to RCIA
Stop Treating Evangelism Like A Sales Pitch by Rene Albert Patheos
Silencing Victims is Not Evangelization by Mary Pezzulo Patheos
Renew My Church: What is a culture of evangelization? by Elizabeth White Chicago Catholic
Why don’t Millennials want to evangelize? by Christopher Plance Catholic World Report
Father Lee's Difficulties in the Early New England Missions by Thomas Lester Echoes
Evangelization isn’t getting people to fall in line—it’s getting them to fall in love by Stephen P. White America
10 Reasons Why Catholics Don’t Evangelize by Fr. Dwight Longenecker National Catholic Register
Newly elected Chairperson of AMECEA calls for the re-evangelization of Africa by Fr Paul Samasumo Vatican News
Social Media and Incidental Evangelization: Oops, You Just Converted Someone Again by Kristy Burmeister Patheos
Catholics are sharing memes online. Is this the New Evangelization? by Angelo Jesus Canta America
Bishop Barron’s Roadmap for the New Evangelization by Mary Rezac National Catholic Register
Unprecedented Gathering of US Church Will Discuss Evangelization July 1-4 event aims to put into action Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium by Peter Jesserer Smith National Catholic Register
Humble and responsible evangelization in the midst of crisis by Marie Malzac La Croix International
Utah bishop exhorts faithful to evangelization, renewal by Catholic News Agency
6 Signs that Someone is Open to Evangelization by RENEW International
Talking To Some Young Jesuits about Social Justice and Evangelization by Bishop Robert Barron Echoes Link to The Jesuits
99+ Effective Ways to Evangelize as a Catholic by Catholic Diocese of Salina
Evangelism in the modern world by Dr. Chris Anthony Catholic Online
What Is The New Evangelization? by Greg Willits Catholic Digest
Evangelization by USCCB
Meet Sair Del Toro: Hispanic evangelist extraordinaire by Mary Rezaz Catholic News Agency
Eli the Evangelizer; Children with special needs can be super evangelizers. by Joseph Pronechen National Catholic Register Link to Children Issues and Challenges
Pope Francis: Music, an instrument of evangelization by Independent Catholic News Link to Spirituality and Music
Pope Francis: evangelize without proselytizing by Catholic Culture.
Francis: Evangelize by Example, not Pushing Your Faith on Others by Fr. Matthew Schneider LC Patheos
Pope Francis on Evangelization says "The longing for God, for an infinite and true love, is rooted in the heart of every person. by Jesus Caritas Est Catholic New World
Cardinal Tagle: There’s no Room for Individualism in Evangelization by Joroy Lagarde Zenit
Cardinal Tagle to lead Congregation for Evangelisation of Peoples by Independent Catholic News
Papal document addresses challenges of evangelizing in the digital age by Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service/The Pilot
Vatican Reform Plan Takes Shape: Evangelization Prioritized Over Doctrine by Edward Pentin National Catholic Reporter
New Vatican document to put evangelization ahead of doctrine by Inés San Martín Crux
Amid COVID-19, African Church ‘gyrates’ toward new forms of evangelization by Elise Ann Allen Crux Link to COVID-19
Nigerian bishop: Evangelize though family, social media by Catholic News Agency
Asian bishops stress diversity, evangelization at jubilee meeting by UCA News
On cages and evangelization in China. Like Catholicism-vs.-communism in east central Europe during the Cold War, Catholicism-vs.-communism in China is, ultimately, a zero-sum game by George Weigel The Dispatch/The Catholic World Report Link to China Issues and Challenges
Videos
The Gervais' Story- New Evangelization Summit 2019
Catholic Hip-Hop and the New Evangelization
by El Padrecito & FoundNation
Bishop Barron on Effective Evangelization
by Bishop Robert Barron
Scott Hahn - "Evangelizing Catholics: The Bible, the Eucharist and the New Evangelization"
New Evangelization: 3 Step Method - Catholic Video by Speaker Ken Yasinski
To Evangelize the Culture by Fr. Robert Barron
How Catholics Can Re-Evangelize Our World by Steve Ray
Ignite Your Catholic Faith - What is Evangelization? by Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Media and the New Evangelization by Salt and Light
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