Staff, Catechist & Ministry Leader Retreat Sept 14, 2024
Together we will deepen our understanding and connection with the Holy Spirit and explore the gifts the Holy Spirit has given each of us to serve exactly where He has called us. We'll unpack how to recognize the action of the Holy Spirit, and examine some of the obstacles to receiving new life in the Spirit. This morning of reflection is designed to renew and invigorate your commitment to your ministry, ensuring that the Holy Spirit remains at the heart of all you do. Come prepared to share, listen, and grow in your spiritual journey as we seek the Holy Spirit's wisdom and guidance together.
The power of story
Downloads
Additional Reading / Listening
Loved as I Am
(Sr. Miriam James Heidland) 
Sharing the Faith That You Love
(John & Therese Boucher) 
Every Knee Shall Bow Podcast (Epsidoe 89): The Power of Storytelling
The Storydram Podcast
by Chris Kostelc and Kory LaCroix
Key Quotes
The light of faith is linked to concrete life-stories. (Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, 12)
Faith is not the product of reflection, nor is it even an attempt to penetrate the depths of my own being. Both these things may be present, but they remain insufficient without the ‘listening’ through which God, from without, from a story he himself created challenges me. (Pope Benedict XVI, October 2015 Interview)
Empowered Witnesses: Embracing the Holy Spirit in Evangelization
Downloads
Additional Reading/Listening/Watching
Sober Intoxication of the Spirit
(Fr. Cantalamessa)
Time for God
(Fr. Jaques Philippe)
Evangelii Nuntiandi: On Evangelization in the Modern World
(Pope Paul VI)
Fruitful Discipleship (Sherry Weddell)
The Wild Goose Series with Fr. Dave Pivonka
Evangelizing with the Charisms of the Holy Spirit (Jackie Angel)
The Holy Spirit in the Life of Cathoics (Jeff Cavins)
Key Quotes
“It must be said that the Holy Spirit is the principal agent of evangelization: it is He who impels each individual to proclaim the Gospel, and it is He who in the depths of consciences causes the word of salvation to be accepted and understood.” (Evangelii Nuntiandi, 75)
If you would like to continue the conversation about sharing your story or the power of the Holy Spirit in your ministry - please don't hesitate to contact us.
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