The Urgency of Evangelization
Why do we evangelize? Why do we take time out of our busy lives to set up tables on street
Mark is the Vice President of Programs and Director of Theology at St. Paul Street Evangelization. He has a MA in Theology and a B.Phil from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, and a BA in Theology from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI. With Steve Dawson, he is the co-author of Ordinary Christians, Extraordinary Signs: Healing in Evangelization. He is a lay Dominican, and resides in Sterling Heights, MI with his wife Gayle, and their three sons.
Author: Mr. Mark J Hornbacher, OP
Healing Our Wounded Hearts & Evangelization: Ten Tips for the Spiritual Battle
What is the character of God? What is His heart? At the core of Christianity is the belief that Jesus
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Grace, Merit, and Reward: Engaging Protestants on Salvation
To merit something is to be worthy of it—to deserve it. Rewards and punishments are thus merited. But Sacred Scripture
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Blessed Are the Persecuted (“Deep Wisdom” 9 of 9)
Whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will
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Reflections on the Gospel, #6: Fulfillment Offered to You
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and
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Honey, Vinegar, or Both?
Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into
Pray the “O Antiphons,” December 17th through 23rd
Those who wish to draw others into the divine life of Jesus Christ in the Church must first be deeply
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Reflections On Salvation, #7: When I Want to do Right, Evil Lies Close at Hand
We know that the law is spiritual; but I am carnal, sold under sin. I do not understand my own
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“Let us win souls by our life”
St. John Chrysostom was an amazing pastor and preacher. Evangelists can learn from him even today. Read these words of
The Good Fruits of Division
Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division; for