THREE WAYS TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS

By Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY

A Midweek Spiritual Workout with
Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin
 

THREE WAYS TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS

Do you know that we are all called to be evangelists? Yes, us! The mission of proclaiming the word of God is the task of all the disciples of Christ because we are all baptized in Him.

Evangelization is expressed in words and deeds, through the proclamation and through the witness of a life lived in Christ. We are Christians; therefore, we are evangelists!

Here are three ways to evangelize, that is, spread the Good News of Christ:

PRAY: Evangelization is a work of God. Pray a few simple prayers each day. Ask the Lord to give you a heart for the lost, the folks on the margin, the underserved. Remember that Christ does not call the equipped; He equips the called. Pray that He equips you, and He will!

INVITE: Be hospitable and inclusive. Ask a friend to join you for a course, lecture, or movie that explains the teachings of Christ. Introduce your guest to others. Invite a friend to serve as a volunteer with you, giving your time and talent to help others in need. Spend some time at the food bank, in a parish ministry, or a neighborhood community project to make your Christianity come alive.

SHARE: Strike up a casual conversation on a bus, plane, train, or anywhere in your neighborhood. Take advantage of random opportunities to tell your story. Learn to tell it in three minutes or less. What were you like before you encountered Christ? Who are you now that Christ is in your life? Offer to share an inspirational DVD, CD, or book with a friend who wants to learn more about Christ but doesn’t have the basic resources. Informational and edifying websites, apps, and blogs abound. Select one or two that you find most helpful. Share one or two suggestions with a friend.

On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, decide to PRAY, INVITE, or SHARE the love of Christ and His teachings with another person.

Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin was born in Kibakwe, Mpwapwa, Dodama Tanzania, Africa, on January 23, 1978. He was ordained to the Ministerial Priesthood on July 12, 2012, by Archbishop Gervas John M. Nyaisonga. Following his service as Pastor in his home country of Tanzania, Father was commissioned to the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Augustine in Pittsburgh, PA, where he was assigned studies and pastoral duty at Immaculate Conception Church in Dudley, PA. After he completed his Master's Degree at Villanova University, Father was reassigned to serve as chaplain and pastoral care at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He completed his ministry there and returned to Tanzania on May 7, 2024.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

TEN WAYS TO LOVE

By Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin
Image
  WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin TEN WAYS TO LOVE 1. GIVE without expecting in return Proverbs 21:26 2. T RUST without wavering 1 Corinthians 13:7 3. FORGIVE without punishing Colossians 3:13-1 4.  LISTEN without interrupting Proverbs 18 5. ENJOY without complaint Philippians 2:14 6. ANSWER without arguing Proverbs 17:1 7. KEEP your promises Matthew 5:37 8. SPEAK without accusing James 1:19 9. BE PATIENT in all things 1 Corinthians 13: 10. LEARN to let it go Ephesians 4: 31-32 On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , select one of the ways to demonstrate your love and practice it this week with your family, friends, or neighbors. Love breeds love.
Read more

FACING OUR LITANY OF FEARS WITH FAITH

By Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin
Image
  WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  OFM Capuchin FACING OUR LITANY OF FEARS WITH FAITH Fear is part and parcel of humanity. No one goes through life without experiencing fear. Fear contributes positively to defending (or at least warning) us against danger. However, if not managed, fear can weigh us down, knock us out, hold us back, destroy our peace of mind, force us to withdraw, and rob our hearts of happiness. Let us face our litany of human fears with the courage found in the power of prayer. Fear of failure. Fear of darkness. Fear of illness. Fear of rejection. Fear of discovery. Fear of speaking up, or out, or publicly. Fear of unemployment. Fear of harm to those I love. Fear of hating those who seek to harm me. Fear of falling, heights, depths, of water, and of fire. Fear of loss, abandonment, engulfment, annihilation. Fear of those who may wish me harm. Fear of death . In this Midweek Spiritu...
Read more

NOVEMBER: MONTH OF REMEMBRANCE

By Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin
Image
  WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout  with  Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin NOVEMBER: MONTH OF REMEMBRANCE As we begin November, the month of remembrance, we pray in a special way for our loved ones who have gone before us. Our faith teaches that the Church is comprised of three states of being. The Church Triumphant in heaven, the Church Militant on earth, and the Church Suffering in purgatory. One of the most beautiful things about the Church is that it is the Body of Christ. Whether it’s the Church on Earth, Heaven, or Purgatory, it is all one Body, and it is all connected. Our ability to intercede for one another comes through our interconnection in the Mystical Body of Christ. Praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory is one of the beautiful ways of experiencing that reality. Purgatory is that state in which people who have died in God’s Grace but have not let go of some of the imperfections and attachments of sin, go through purification before ente...
Read more