Both Benedict and Francis must see the need to stress the basic theological virtue of trusting in God for a reason at this point in time. November brings the Year of Faith to an end. And what a year it was. The Year of Faith was i … [Read more...]
New Evangelization and Ecumenism
September 7, 2013 by Msgr. Daniel S. Hamilton
Ecumenism is the effort to re-compose unity among divided Christians. The “new” evangelization is the effort of the Catholic Church to reach out in new and effective ways, first to its own immense membership... From left: Rev. Jurgen Lii … [Read more...]
Why Do We Believe?
January 25, 2013 by Stephen J. Morrissey
The dynamics of Catholic faith-building are thus severely attacked today by many in the sciences who quite glibly point out that the evidence of science trumps the evidence of religion. The Year of Faith is a most appropriate time to … [Read more...]
Doctrinal Homily Outlines for the Year of Faith
January 25, 2013 by Kevin Aldrich
...the Scriptures are not a systematic presentation of the faith. Nevertheless, the doctrines of the faith are contained in Sacred Scripture, so the Lectionary readings can be the basis for preaching about doctrine. Pope Benedict XVI h … [Read more...]
The Year of Faith: Recovering a Culture that is Genuinely Catholic
October 12, 2012 by Arland K. Nichols
Surveys of Catholics reveal that a majority do not live in accord with, or simply do not know, their Catholic faith. ... On October 11, Pope Benedict called for a “Year of Faith” to “rediscover the journey of faith” in the midst of “a profou … [Read more...]
Full and Active Participation: The Challenge of “Porta Fidei” and the Promise of Right Brain
September 7, 2012 by Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D. and Charles T. Kenny, Ph.D.
To effectively promote Pope Benedict's effort, the Year of Faith, with its associated catechetical programs, a new marketing approach needs to be crafted putting joy before the law ... leading with the contagious love of Jesus Christ, d … [Read more...]
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