“Evangelizing Catholics” – Dr. Scott Hahn
Reviewed by Kate Hundt
Do you know someone who is a baptized Catholic, but has fallen away from the practice of the faith? Are you anxious to bring them home to the Church?
How do we regular Catholics evangelize our fallen away brothers and sisters?
Dr. Hahn highlights the importance of the Eucharist as the source and correct method of evangelization. He looks at how Catholics don’t simply proclaim Christ, they proclaim a Eucharistic Christ. All our efforts to evangelize others should point to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and Dr. Hahn explains why.
In his enthusiastic and articulate manner, Dr. Hahn takes us through some key points in the history of the “New Evangelization” in the Church. He points out that today, at this point in history, the goal of evangelization is not so much proclaiming the Gospel in foreign missions, as it was when Christianity was first spreading throughout the Western world. Now, rather, we are faced with a time of wide-spread secularization, which has prompted the need for “re-evangelizing the de-Christianized”.
In this talk, rediscover the beauty and mystery of the Eucharist, and the genius of the Mass. Don’t just be content to line up for Communion at Mass each week, unfazed by the majesty of what is taking place. Fall in love with Jesus – the Lord of the Universe whose body and blood you receive. Be filled with wonder and awe! Tell others this good news!!
The New Evangelization is not a job for the clergy alone. It is up to all Catholics. No one can be a spectator and leave evangelization to others. Are you in?
“No believer in Christ can avoid this supreme duty, to proclaim Christ to all peoples”. – St. John Paul II
