Catholicism - The New Evangelization

Catholicism creator Father Robert Barron is at it again.  This time tackling the popular and pressing issue of the New Evangelzation. 

How do Catholics share the Good News of Jesus Christ in a secular world of unbelief? 

The movie is coming out soon from Barron's Word On Fire ministries.

Here's a preview of this three-part series:



Peace...

Our World Seen With New Eyes

Pioneers always see the world differently after experiencing new worlds.

Life is never the same for the pioneer because new horizons are opened up and these new horizons change our preconceived perspectives about reality forever.

Here's a beautiful, meditative modern example. 

Astronauts were deeply affected by their experiences in space. Almost all never saw the planet or its people the same again.

What can we learn from this?   How will these new perspectives change our views of planet earth and its inhabitants?  

They call what you are about to experience the "overview effect."  Enjoy the ride.


   
OVERVIEW from Planetary Collective on Vimeo.


Peace on earth.  Good will to humanity.

Statement by Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 11, 2013

 

Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle made the following statement regarding the announcement by Pope Benedict XVI that he would resign as pope effective Feb. 28.

"Like so many Catholics here and around the world, I received the news of Pope Benedict’s decision to resign with strongly mixed feelings. His decision is clearly a very personal, spiritual one, and it expresses his unfailing care and concern for the Church he has served tirelessly throughout his life. Pope Benedict is no stranger to challenge. He grew up in Germany during the Nazi scourge. As a theologian, he advised the council fathers during the Second Vatican Council. And he served as theology professor and bishop before being called to Rome by Blessed John Paul II to assume duties as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. With his resignation, we are losing a pastor whose papacy has been marked not only by his profound fidelity to the Lord Jesus and our Catholic faith, but also his gentle and humble nature. He will be missed, but we may be assured that, as with all his decisions, his announcement today was made prayerfully and for the benefit of the Church and all people of faith.

Having had the opportunity to meet him on several occasions, I have always been struck by his humility and kindness. A brilliant theologian, he is also a caring pastor who looks one straight in the eye and listens carefully. A prolific writer even before his election as pope, he has continued to teach clearly with his encyclicals and books. As pastor of the universal Church, he has reminded us particularly of the truth that faith must issue forth in love, and thus that not only individual Christians but the Church herself must reach out to those who suffer around the world. His 2008 visit to the United States was a landmark occasion for many of us, and I was personally moved by his presence.

In these final days of his pontificate, we will pray for his health and offer thanks to God for his extraordinary ministry as Pope. And with Catholics around the world, we will pray to the Holy Spirit for the Cardinals who will soon elect his successor."