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George Weigel has just published a proposed blueprint for  the “New Evangelization,” entitled Evangelical Catholicism which, to the extent that it is read will greatly amplify the New Evangelization, i.e., t he Church’s duty   everywhere and at all times  to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was Pope Paul VI   who in Evangelii Nuntiandi observed that the work of evangelization was so necessary because of the de- Christianization of the twilight year of the 20 th century. Pope Montini noted the multitudes of baptized Catholics living lives that did not distinguish them all that much from those ignorant of the Gospel; also those who, while ignorant of the full gospel, nevertheless had faith and lived according to the natural moral law, and Catholics who desired a more heartfelt relationship with Jesus Christ not given emphasis in the catechesis they received as children. His successor Pope John Paul II said that his predecessor’s use of “New Evangelization” in Evangelii Nu

Smoke of Satan Places in Book Contest!

I am most grateful for the recognition , but the thanks belong to Him.

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on the Family Issue of Our Day

As we proceed with the demise of the traditional family since the so-called sexual revolution, it is rewarding to reflect on what Cardinal Bergoglio had to say when the issue was in the news in his native Argentina.... For proof of the truth of Our Lord's quoting the Psalm, "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou has effected praise," see this!