that movements will come back. Actually, he was talking about the new paint job, which the old townies say was the color in the '70's, and the baptismal font that was moved to the sacristy, but is now back in the nave.
That's what I see about this New Evangelization, that everyone seems to be discussing. The church wants to inject dynamism into parishes. It's a movement of renewal. The new mission seems to be to go out and touch people. Somehow our encounter with others should touch them with the Holy Spirit. The lax church goers should be kick started into a personal encounter with Christ. To encounter all because we all are created in God's image. No one is excluded from hope and love of God. The Church is sent to reawaken hope. The breath of the Holy Spirit is needed to rekindle hearts. The Church's doors should open wide (insurance liability be damned) so people may find sanctuary and peace. Let us go to the fringes of humanity and invite people in. Everyone needs to encounter Christ.
Sound familiar?
How do you define Charismatic Catholics? When did the charismatic movement in the Catholic Church start--60's, 70's, 80's? For Catholics, the most notable event was in 1967, at a retreat for Duquesne University students. Before that, the Pentecostals spoke of it. It was and is, very ecumenical. Every was invited. It was a movement of dynamic renewal. It was...(read second paragraph of this post).
I think the obvious emotionalism scared some people away from the charismatic movement. Let's see what happens this time.
