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Editor: Ralph Martin
Editor: Peter Williamson
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-03-30
ISBN: 0867167483
Number of pages: 324
Publisher: Servant Publications

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Book Review: Worderful for all who want to learn more
Summary: 5 Stars

John Paul II and the New Evangelization
How You Can Bring the Good News to Others
Edited by: Ralph Martin and Peter Williamson

This book is an eclectic gathering of essays by many high ranking Catholics. Its pages explain in great detail the passion of the late Pope John Paul II. Evangelism is not new by any stretch of the imagination, but Pope John Paul II did coin the term, new evangelization, in meaning the way that it should be done. "The evangelical shift brought about by Vatican II, Paul VI, and John Paul II is one of the most dramatic developments in modern Catholicism," states Father Avery Dulles, S.J.

Predecessor to John Paul II, Paul VI, saw evangelization as the very mission of the church. He is stated saying that the basis of all evangelization is the "one gospel given in Jesus Christ." "As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." (John 20:21).

The words from these authors signify the great need that there is today for the Catholic Church to fulfill its mission. In the first chapter it says that there are four characteristics that separate the new evangelization from previous centuries: 1. the participation of every Christian. 2. Distinct from foreign missions. 3. Directed to cultures. 4. Envisaging comprehensive Christianization.

The message that the gospel teaches is that we are saved through grace, saved by faith. We are saved by "the obedience of faith" Romans 16:26. God doesn't just give us his grace, he enables us to obey. We are saved from Hell for Heaven by Jesus.

Chapter three says that the Holy Spirit gives Catholics three reasons why they should evangelize: faith, hope, and charity. You are to give of them freely, because you did not pay a price, Christ did. This faith is what unlocks the doors of Heaven, and it is through Jesus "the way, the truth, and the life" that we get to Heaven. Another key to sharing is love. The love that we have and the love of God create urgency for sharing the good news and getting the gospel message out there.

The book explains that we are to take on the great commission for ourselves, being in harmony with God's plan. It also speaks about the power and need for prayer. Evangelization is not just a Protestant thing, it is the very work of the church, and it is for every church.

In 1992, on November 18th, the US plan of Go and Make Disciples was written and put into practice. It is a strategy and plan for Catholics in the US of how to go about evangelization.

The next part of the book tells about how the church was created, initiation into the Christian faith, the first missionaries, growth and development of the church, and who the biggest religions are. Surprisingly they are the Pentecostals and the Catholics. Both are at complete different ends of the spectrum. It then gives the specific steps for effective evangelization. Using your personal spiritual gifts is another area that is discussed. Preaching on the streets is not just for the Protestants any more.

Part four of the book is about evangelizing everyone. There are specific essays directed at each demographic: poor, married, teenagers, government and business, and Hispanic Americans.

The final portion of this amazing book is about how to evangelize as a parish, turning everyone into evangelists and into a community. It discusses that this is a great "spring time" for Christianity. The steps are laid out in a nice neat little row for you to follow.

This is a very interesting read, and if anyone has ever wondered about the life work of John Paul II, this is the book for them. It is on the technical side, so if you want a story, wait for the biography. Very enlightening, and it sparked an interest in me to study further about the Catholic religion and their history.

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