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Part I: Medjugorje, controversy and Bishop’s statements
Part II:Community Cenacolo, Born from Baptism
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Tag: Baptism
January 23, 2013 – St. Paul Street Evangelization (Steve Dawson)
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The Function of the Unction – October 3, 2012
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth.” These are the parting words of Jesus to his disciples before His glorious Ascension, words that describe the anointing that they would receive on Pentecost, which would embolden and empower them to evangelize the world. Every baptized and Confirmed Catholic receives this same outpouring of the Holy Spirit along with His spiritual gifts and charisms. These gifts are to be used for the building up of the Body of Christ and for the advancement of the Kingdom. Yet unfortunately for many believers these gifts remain largely dormant and undiscovered. In this episode we will explore the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelization and the importance of the spiritual gifts.
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August 30, 2012 – Dr. Mary Healy, STD, Professor at Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, MI, Co-Author of the book: “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” (ICCRS Doctrinal Commission)
Kathleen Beckman and Dr. Mary Healy discuss article# 17 in JPII’s encyclical “Ecclesia de Eucahristia” that states, “By the gift of his body and blood Christ increases within us the gift of his Spirit. They dialogue about the the grace called “baptism in the Holy Spirit” and how, in the words of Saint Ephrem, “He who eats his living body, he who eats it with faith, eats Fire and Spirit!” With each worthy reception of Holy Communion, we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. How are we changed by this gift of God?
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The Great Omission – August 22, 2012
As Christians we know that Jesus was sent by the Father in the power of the Holy Spirit to evangelize a fallen world with the Gospel of salvation. During his earthly ministry Jesus called and formed his disciples to join him in carrying out that very mission of making disciples of all nations. This holy obligation and sacred duty was not limited to the apostles but was intended for all believers and followers of Jesus Christ, regardless of their state in life. Sadly, not all Catholics recognize that by virtue of their baptism and Confirmation, they have been anointed and appointed to evangelize. Unfortunately for many, the “Great Commission” has become “The Great Omission”. In this episode of “Making Disciples” we will outline a basic theology of evangelization and begin to explore the reasons why so many Catholics fail to recognize their call to share Christ with others.
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The New Year – January 3, 2012
Today Francesca shares information on the New Year, designated as the Year of Faith, Personal and World Change, the New Evangelization, and Baptism of the Holy Spirit from the writings of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM, Cap the Papal Household Preacher. From her kitchen she relates the history and her recipe for cannoli from her favorite family recipes hailing from Termini- Imerese, Sicilia.
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December 5, 2011 – Elizabeth of the Trinity III
“This particular program deals with our univeral vocation in Christ. As baptized Christians, we are all called to Union with God through Christ. This conversation explores our call to build ourselves into Holy Temples where the Trinity might dwell and where we can participate in the very life of the Three Divine Persons. Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity explains how we can begin to build what St Augustine refers to as the City of God within our souls. This program builds on the theme of simplicity, solitude and silence in our prayer life.”
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Fr. Dan Wilder – November 15, 2011
Francesca Franchina MS Ed. talks with Fr. Dan Wilder full time missionary priest from Peoria, IL about the New Evangelization, promoting the reading and acting upon the Word of God, Praying with Expectant Faith and Baptism in the Holy Spirit and the many highlights of the recent healing and prayer mission to Venezuela and Kenya with Fr. Gregory Bramlage and team members, sharing God’s love with brothers and sisters through proclamation of the Word-Repentance, Renunciation of Evil, Forgiveness and surrendering to the Father’s Will.
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