Good Evangelization Begins with Joy

Written by Ricky Jones

ACTS is about evangelization—bringing people to Christ and bringing Christ to people—and for that reason it is important that we remember that it is our joy—the smile on our faces and the happiness that radiates from within us—that attracts others to us as children of God.

Being Missionary in Light of the Stages of Conversion

Written by Rev. Ronald Wayne Young, OMI

Often, reflections on conversion begin by considering the state of the convert in isolation as a psychological matter. However, conversion is primarily an ecclesial concern since the Universal Church is essentially a communion of the converting, of saints in process. So, it is perhaps more appropriate to reflect on what evangelization is at the various stages of the conversion process. In other words, what is the Church’s mission to converts at all stages of spiritual development? The short answer is that the Church has the responsibility of serving to move people to the next stage of spiritual development. This is evangelization too. But, the question remains how can evangelization stimulate and propel spiritual progress?