Every pastor dreams of a parish that is full, vibrant, and active. But making this dream a reality can be difficult, maybe even overwhelming. So we look to established programs for structure and to take away the guess work. Yet still, rolling out a new program at your parish takes serious commitment. There never seems to be a shortcut.
Or maybe we're just making this too complicated? In today's show, Patrick shares a simple model for engaging parishioners through simple evangelization. It's spontanoeous, daring, and sparks a new excitement in each of us. Also, it's a time-tested model—the Apostles did it 2000 years ago, and it changed the world forever.
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It may come as a surprise to many lay people, and perhaps even priests too, that worldly opposition can come from within the Church. ...
Pat and Fr. Mike Schmitz tackle the tension priests encounter between being popular and being authentic. The conversation dives into the spiritual and practical...