We are called to Evangelize. How can we do it in our daily lives?

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I had an amazing experience when I had a moment or two to talk to a young man carrying his bible. He seemed interested in talking so I brought up the Bible he was holding. As we talked and shared, I asked his denomination and then I told him I was Catholic. Towards the end I heard in his conversation with me that he needed some support of his Christian journey. I gave him support and encouragement for him to keep following his faith. He gave me his hand at the end and gave me his name. Christ’s presence could be felt as we shared our love and our desire to serve Him.:console:
 
It sounds to me like you exercised charity towards your neighbor, even if you did not evangelize in the strict sense; or maybe you laid the foundation for evangelization.

I’d be careful about encouraging a non-Catholic Christian, without qualification, to keep “following their faith,” as this might be understood as an endorsement of their religion (which would in fact be the opposite of evangelization). But I suppose it would depend on the person and the situation, as to how those words would be understood.
 
there are times that we cannot get into deep Theological discussion with a stranger in a short amount time given. One has to see the Protestant brother as a friend and encourage him on his Journey. Perhaps at a later time and by ones example, he may have a change a heart. But for the time being, he seemed discouraged about his journey of faith and I felt he needed some Christian support. 😉
 
Good point. Sometimes it’s better to follow the leading of the Holy Ghost, rather than follow a preconceived plan.
 
Today, I was able to Evangelize to 3 individual Jwitnesses quietly standing at the park waiting for interested people. I befriended quite quickly the young man in a nicely woven suit and he said to me that they are taking the Jehovah Witness word out everywhere that people congregate. I have seen a flurry of their people all over my neighborhood. I began by sharing what we both had in common which was the love of the Word and Jesus. As I gained his confidence he listened quietly when I began talking to Him about the Holy Trinity. This seemed to capture more his interest. I followed by explaining our Holy Mothers plan in our Faith and St. Peters role as the leader of our Faith. He was extremely literate in the Word since he seemed to find passages we spoke about quite freely in his scriptures. His guard was down and we left in good terms both happy about one anothers love for Christ.
 
Love is the way to Evangelize. Even in our daily routine with our families, other people see you, and when they see Love it makes them feel good and think of doing good.

Someone showed me this not long ago, Street Evangelization, seems good, I sent the information to my priest and we will talk about it soon.

streetevangelization.com
 
rock022 said:
Love is the way to Evangelize. Even in our daily routine with our families, other people see you, and when they see Love it makes them feel good and think of doing good.

Someone showed me this not long ago, Street Evangelization, seems good, I sent the information to my priest and we will talk about it soon.

streetevangelization.com
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thanks for the link! 😉
 
I was able to evangelize with a JWitness who’s ministry has spread out onto local parks where many families congregate. We shared of God and her view of God vastly differed than ours. As I spoke of the Holy Trinity it became foreign to her. She mentioned that God had a name…Jehovah. We spoke more about our differences and I soon left. Wow, they are really going out of their way to get new congregants.
 
The other day I evangelized to a homeless gal on the streets. I stood and held a conversation with her even though she had erratic and confused ideas. I stood there and nodded with things I understood. My heart was touched that she attempted to communicate with me. I felt all I could do is listen to her. We spoke of Christ but shereacted surprised (not sure whether good or bad)so I didn’t push it. She seemed like a lost soul in the middle of a hostile world. I prayed for her safety.:onpatrol::curtsey::hey_bud:
 
The best way is through sincere, cheerfully sacrificing friendship. One on one. Just look around within your ordinary circle of friends, including Catholics…perhaps Catholics who you suspect have seen a confessional in 15 years. Begin there. Perhaps lunch, occasionally. No God talk for a while. Learn what is worrying them, what are their hopes.

Take what you learn to your own prayer…pray for those hopes and struggles…for them…skip a meal perhaps as an offering for their needs.

If we don’t know what they are praying for perhaps they are not yet a friend!

Also “to be a better friend we must become better ourselves.”
 
It can be hard being and remaining cheerful when in ones family doesn’t live the Christian lifestyle and joyfulness and cheerfulness is always left up to you, day in day out. Dont’ get me wrong they are joyful when it comes down to parties and fellowships but all other days can be filled with bitterness and unhappiness.:crying::bighanky::banghead::whacky:
 
You are doing a good job, trying to talk to people who might be out-of-it or lonely, like that poor lady in the street. Just by paying her some attention, I’m sure the Lord is blessing both you and her.

I’m sorry your family life stinks. That can be sooooo depressing. It’s impossible to stay cheerful all the time unless you’re on drugs or have brain damage. That’s what I feel, anyway. Some days, we just have to settle for sober. Nothing wrong with being quiet and dignified and even a little subdued. ❤️
 
Weejee said:
You are doing a good job, trying to talk to people who might be out-of-it or lonely, like that poor lady in the street. Just by paying her some attention, I’m sure the Lord is blessing both you and her.

I’m sorry your family life stinks. That can be sooooo depressing. It’s impossible to stay cheerful all the time unless you’re on drugs or have brain damage. That’s what I feel, anyway. Some days, we just have to settle for sober. Nothing wrong with being quiet and dignified and even a little subdued. ❤️
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lol so true! great advice.
 
today I ran into 3 women to older and one younger J. Witness. They were in front of a public building again so I decided to talk with them. They seemed more interested in handing me flyers but I insisted on conversing with them. I was able to talk to the young gal and I brought up the bible one JW man had showed me before. The translation of his bible was seriously changed up. I eventually gave her an idea how the bible was handed on down to us from the monks and protected by the Church. Eventually I stated to her that the only true translation was the one the Catholics use. She smiled but eventually her ride picked her up. The other 2 ladies probably recognized me from other times so they avoided me. All was good and Christ and HIS Church was preached.
 
I really don’t know how Christ and St. Paul converted so many people while doing their ministry. I’m lucky if I can reach a couple of people a day and even then I’ll be lucky to hold their attention for more then 8 minutes.
How did they do it?🙂
 
=WilT;12248777]I had an amazing experience when I had a moment or two to talk to a young man carrying his bible. He seemed interested in talking so I brought up the Bible he was holding. As we talked and shared, I asked his denomination and then I told him I was Catholic. Towards the end I heard in his conversation with me that he needed some support of his Christian journey. I gave him support and encouragement for him to keep following his faith. He gave me his hand at the end and gave me his name. Christ’s presence could be felt as we shared our love and our desire to serve Him.:console:
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Wear something that identifies you as a Catholic

Say the prayer before Meals with the Sign of the Cross publically:thumbsup:
 
Most of my family members and their friends are New Age and believe in reincarnation.

Several times I have wussed-out and not mentioned my own beliefs. I need courage from the Holy Spirit.

Now I have found out what I can tell them in return:

**I don’t believe in reincarnation. I believe in purgatory. After you die you have to still learn the lessons you never learned in this life, and you can learn them in purgatory. I don’t think you have to keep repeating life over and over again for billions of years until you get it right. You learn what you need to learn in purgatory, and then, once purified, you can go before God. And that’s what I believe. **

Then I’ll pray to the Holy Spirit for them Job done. I’ll let others, and the H.S., do the rest.😉
 
This happened to me today in South Carolina:

Had a meeting with a pastor, contractor, and facilities manager at 1pm to discuss upgrading the gym into a worship space. Somehow (how do these things happen?) the pastor found out I was Catholic, and off we went. Turns out he’s a fan of JP2’s ToB, and B16’s Jesus series, which I love to death. I was demonstrating some of my ToB skitting in 6th-grade, plugging that into my miraculous mothers theme, e.g. Abraham & Sarah, Jacob & Leah & Rachel, he’s throwing in how he covers the same stuff from the pulpit. We segue into the whole birth-control-abortion disaster, what a great time (even if a tough time) to be Christian, etc. We got into a Jesus flow-state for another few minutes, finally had to punt, but I got an invitation to guest-teach some Sunday School, and I gave him one of my book business-cards.

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason … to give an account of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear…”
 
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