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EVANGELIZATION


 

On Ecclesial Movements and New Communities
Archbishop Stanislaw Rylko's Address in Bogota

April 4, 2006 - Zenit

A translation of the address Archbishop Stanislaw Rylko, president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, gave in Colombia on March 9. He was opening Latin America's first congress of ecclesial movements and new communities.  Link

 

The Rite Switch: Why Roman Rite Catholics Become Eastern Rite

December 7, 2005

Changing rites (as the process is sometimes called) from Roman to Eastern used to be near-impossible. Under the new code of Canon Law it is somewhat easier, but still an involved process. Most Roman Catholics who switch rites attend an Eastern church for years before considering making the change...  Link

 

The Commonitory of Vincent of Lerins

June 13, 2005

For the antiquity and universality of the Catholic Faith against the profane novelties of all heresies.  Link

 

The Two Important Things

January 11, 2005

When people are attracted to an ecclesial community and they are proud to call it their own, there are two fundamental components which are absolutely necessary: a sense of divine presence and the experience of an authentic, welcoming, loving Christian community... Written by Fr. Bob Anderson.  Link

 

Evangelization Quick Notes I

November 6, 2004

An initial primer for evangelization developed by Fr. Bob Anderson.  Link

 

 

about us

We are Byzantine Christians who strive to live and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those of our age.

 

Who is St Irenaeus?

Born between 115 and 125 in or near Proconsular Asia; Priest of the Church of Lyons under the persecution of Marcus Aurelius, Bishop of Lyons, successor to the holy martyr St. Pothinus; Martyred in 202; Major influences: St. Polycarp of Smyrna; Contribution: as a bishop dedicated to being a pastor and a missionary, he was heroic in his battle against the heresy of Gnosticism. More...

 

society membership

Membership in the Society is by recommendation of a member and approval by the director. Those who do not know any members may contact the director directly in order to submit a request.

 

Important Documents

Decree on the Eastern Catholic Churches. Vatican II Council, November 21, 1964

On Evangelization in the Modern World - Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Paul VI, December 8, 1975

In Commemoration of the Eleventh Centenary of the Evangelizing Work of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Pope John Paul II, June 2, 1985

"Internet: A New Forum for Proclaiming the Gospel" Message of Pope John Paul II for the 36th World Communications Day. May 12, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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