The Making Disciples Today Blog has reflections to help you grow in your journey of missionary discipleship, reviews on recommended Catholic evangelization resources, and practical insight on how to evangelize in your daily life.
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Jesus rarely gave straight answers. He told stories. Farmers planting seed. A father and two sons. A traveler left for dead on the side of the road. As author Madaleine L'Engle once said, "Jesus was not a theologian, he was a God who told stories."
Why? Because stories slip past defenses. They catch your imagination before you even realize it’s happening.
And if you look around, the world is full of these kinds of stories. Movies, books, video games, even kids’ shows – sometimes they carry truth in a way a theological argument just can’t.
Why stories “out there” matter for faith
We live in a culture where people don’t usually start with authority, doctrine, or even tradition. They start with experience. And experience is almost always packaged as a story.
Think about it:
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Thoughtful, mission-minded Catholic gifts that plant seeds of faith
We’ve all been there: we want to offer a gift that encourages someone’s faith—but we don’t want it to feel forced, cheesy, or overly “churchy.”
At Burning Hearts, we're not here to sell stuff. We're here to help you live your mission to share the Good News fruitfully through intentional, Spirit-led evangelization. And we know you're not here to shop; you’re here to love people well.
We’re not just handing you a shopping list; we’re inviting you to love someone well, with purpose and intention. A small, thoughtful gift can do more than we expect: open a door, spark a conversation, or remind someone they’re not alone.
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Lately, I’ve been wondering if our zeal is really bearing fruit.
We care deeply about the mission. We pour ourselves into programs, liturgies, catechesis, and parish life. But sometimes, beneath the activity, there’s a quiet unease. Are we proclaiming Jesus...or just defending ourselves? Are we really listening to people's hearts...or just listening in order to respond?
Sometimes, I wonder if the most dangerous thing for our mission isn't apathy, but the wrong kind of passion. A zeal misdirected and misfiring.
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A Wake-Up Call for Parish Leaders
As the Cardinals gather behind locked doors in Rome, headlines swirl, speculation builds, and the world waits for white smoke. Everyone’s watching.
But what if this moment isn’t just something to observe?
What if the conclave is more than a moment in Rome—what if it's an invitation for you?
What if every parish leader used this time to pause, pray, and reflect—not just on who will lead the Church next, but on how we’re leading right now?
