The Catholic Cafe

Continuing his 10 best practices for evangelizing, the Decalogue for Evangelization, Deacon Jeff suggests we meet people where they are, rather than tell them where they are supposed to be.

Deacon Jeff continues discussion on his 10 best practices for evangelizing, called the Decalogue for Evangelization, with the first principle being to know Jesus and to make him known.

If you have ever struggled with the concept of sharing the Gospel with everyone you know, then you have probably also wondered if there was a list of Best Practices for evangelizing this culture. Now, there is.

If you have ever wondered why the Church has always been so concerned about the dignity of every single human being, then you need look no further than the concept of personhood.

Our baptism is not merely a symbolic sign of belonging to the Church. When we are baptized, our soul is eternally affected and we are joined in the mission of Jesus as Priest, Prophet and King.

Many of us make New Years Resolutions this time of year, and many of us fail at them year after year. Perhaps the problem is that we are not making the right resolution. Perhaps we need to make reasonable resolutions.

Many couples struggle in their marriages as the world continues to bring doubt and division into what was meant to be a holy, sacramental communion. Our guests Bill Donaghy and John Edwards discuss the beauty and gift of marriage.

In the Birth Narrative of Jesus, Joseph has four dreams in the first two chapters of the Gospel of Matthew that speak volumes about how God speaks to us and what He desires for the family.

As we celebrrate the Third Sunday of Advent, The Church reminds us of the coming Joy of Christmas, that Jesus is born for us in this fallen world. But, even amidst our sufferings, we can still find joy.

THe word Advent tells us that something...or actually, some One...is coming. The Church wants us to see the season of Advent as an opportunity to bring hope into our lives, see the potential and possibilities, and even experience a new beginning in life.