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The new Evangelization
Fr. Antoni CAROL i Hostench (Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain)Today, the Lord is sending us —as He did with the Apostles— to "pro-claim" a message the World urgently needs to hear: the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Yes! a “New World Order” is possible, but only with the light of Christ. The Kingdom of Heaven has already begun, within and amongst us. And, in a mysterious way —that is, a discreet but real way— it brings in God’s "order" in the world, making it more “breathable”.
We must fearlessly face a situation which, as a result of globalization, each time, is becoming increasingly diverse. A "new evangelization” is needed, which will stimulate the impulse and eagerness of the apostolic prayer after Pentecost. This passion will ignite a new missionary spirit in the church, which will not be passed on to just a few “experts”. In the apostolate there are no such "experts"! Whoever is baptized is an apostle because he/she participates of the priestly Mission (redeeming) of Christ.
—Jesus, whoever has truly found You cannot keep You only for himself or herself, but must proclaim You to others.
August 2nd
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
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