Monthly Archives: January 2011

MISSION PREACHING: CONVINCE THE PEOPLE TO LEAVE THEIR WARM BEDS TO COME TO CHURCH

We must seek only to instruct the faithful, to be attentive to the needs of the greater part of the audience, and we must not be content to break the bread of the Word of God for them, but also … Continue reading

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MISSION PREACHING: AN INTENSE COURSE OF ADULT CATECHESIS

The instructions were generally held twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. In the morning they began with a prayer and were followed by Mass, and they were usually referred to as “conferences.” The morning topics were … Continue reading

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PARISH MISSIONS: INVITATION TO A NEW HEART, A NEW SPIRIT, A NEW MISSION.

Since the missions are one of the principal ends of the Institute, all will strive principally to fulfill well this task. 1818 Rule Chapter Two §1 After the break for Christmas, the daily reflections on the writings of St Eugene … Continue reading

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