May 2014

IP#256 Dr. Scott Hahn – Evangelizing Catholics on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor

What a delight to once again speak with Dr. Scott Hahn, especially about his exceptionally important book Evangelizing Catholics: A Mission Manual for the New Evangelization”. Who should have this book? Everyone! Just the right mix for the adult Catholic to digest: part history book, part theology book, steeped in Scared Scripture, a sacramental feast, anointed by the Holy Spirit…this work is just what the Church needs at this time. If I had my way, every Catholic community would be passing out this book after mass even more eagerly than it does it’s parish bulletin! HIGHLY ENCOURAGED READING!

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You can find the book here

You can’t keep the faith unless you give it away. That’s a fact. To be a Christian is to be an evangelizer. When the Catholic Church calls us to a “New Evangelization,” that’s simply a reminder to us of what has always been true. The good news is: you can do it – you can evangelize – and Scott Hahn shows you how. In this this very practical “mission manual” Dr. Hahn equips you with: A guide to understanding what the New Evangelization is, and who it’s really for A roadmap that leads you to where it all happens (hint: it’s closer than you think) A simple, beautiful message to share – in words and actions You don’t need esoteric knowledge. You don’t need to master a new set of skills. Evangelization, for Catholics, is simply friendship raised up to the highest level. Enter a deeper friendship with Christ, and you’ll want to share his companionship more and more with a wider circle of friends.

BG1 Mark Hart the Bible Geek “Answers from the Word” – Advent

Mark answers –

1. Why do we celebrate Advent? What does it mean and what’s it all about?
2. What is the significance of the Advent Wreath, the nativity set, the different colors, etc. we see in Church?

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Mark Hart is an author, speaker, director and teacher, Mark’s work both written and spoken, is known across the country and world. While he serves as the Vice President of LIFE TEEN, he is known to tens of thousands simply as the “Bible Geek ®” Mark passionately echoes the gospel to all he encounters. He is as deep as he is funny, and his love for his wife and daughters is second only to his immense love for Jesus Christ.

Visit Mark at www.lifeteen.com

BG2 Mark Hart the Bible Geek “Answers from the Word” – Plan for Reading the Bible

Mark answers –

1. Five tangible things people can to do to start reading the Bible. Which translation is best for you? Best times to study and how long? Journaling? Other resources?
2. What is a “good” teen bible?

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BG3 Mark Hart the Bible Geek “Answers from the Word” – Sharing Catholic Faith with Family, Friends, and Co-Workers

Mark answers –

1. How can I talk about my faith with my family and friends, especially during the holidays?
2. What if they throw up issues about the Church that I don’t know how to answer?

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BG4 Mark Hart the Bible Geek “Answers from the Word” – Could Mary Have said “no”? and What about those Magi?

Mark answers –

1. What makes Mary any different than you or me? What if Mary had said, “No”?

2. How did the tradition of there being three magi start up if Matthew:2 doesn’t give a number of Magi? How did they get named? Basically, I need some more information on how this Catholic tradition got started.

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BG5 Mark Hart the Bible Geek “Answers from the Word” – Why does God allow suffering?

Mark answers –

What should we do when life is overwhelming? Why does God allow us to suffer?

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BG6 Mark Hart the Bible Geek “Answers from the Word” – What Biblical verses deal with abortion? Embryonic Stem Cell Research?

Mark answers –

1. What Biblical verses deal with abortion? My supposedly Christian friends think abortion is okay and I need some passages to help explain why abortion is so wrong.
2. I am really trying to understand embryonic stem cell research, and I still do not understand why the Catholic church is against it, if it is saving lives? Can you help me?

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BG8 Mark Hart the Bible Geek “Answers from the Word” – The Gospel of Mark

Mark answers –

The Gospel of Mark…it’s time, context, importance and relevance for today. Who was Mark? Who were the people he was addressing? What makes it unique?

Mark Hart is an author

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, speaker, director and teacher, Mark’s work both written and spoken, is known across the country and world. While he serves as the Vice President of LIFE TEEN, he is known to tens of thousands simply as the “Bible Geek ®” Mark passionately echoes the gospel to all he encounters. He is as deep as he is funny, and his love for his wife and daughters is second only to his immense love for Jesus Christ.

Visit Mark at www.lifeteen.com

BG9 Mark Hart the Bible Geek “Answers from the Word” – The Gospel of Luke

Mark answers –

The Gospel of Luke..it’s time, context, importance and relevance for today. Who was Luke? Who were the people he was addressing? What makes it unique?

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BG10 Mark Hart the Bible Geek “Answers from the Word” – Lent and Prayer

Mark answers –

Preparing for Ash Wednesday and reflecting on the readings…Fasting, Almsgiving and Returning to God. Also Mark talks of the importance of Prayer.

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Mark Hart is an author, speaker, director and teacher, Mark’s work both written and spoken, is known across the country and world. While he serves as the Vice President of LIFE TEEN, he is known to tens ofthousands simply as the “Bible Geek ®” Mark passionately echoes the gospel to all he encounters. He is as deep as he is funny, and his love for his wife and daughters is second only to his immense love for Jesus
Christ.

Visit Mark at www.lifeteen.com

1. Why do we celebrate Advent? What does it mean and what’s it all about? 2. What is the significance of the Advent Wreath, the nativity set, the different colors, etc. we see in Church?

1. Five tangible things people can to do to start reading the Bible. Which translation is best for you? Best times to study and how long? Journaling? Other resources? 2. What is a “good” teen bible?

1. How can I talk about my faith with my family and friends, especially during the holidays? 2. What if they throw up issues about the Church that I don’t know how to answer?

1. What makes Mary any different than you or me? What if Mary had said, “No”?

2. How did the tradition of there being three magi start up if Matthew:2 doesn’t give a number of Magi? How did they get named? Basically, I need some more information on how this Catholic tradition got started.

What should we do when life is overwhelming? Why does God allow us to suffer?

The Gospel of Mark…it’s time, context, importance and relevance for today. Who was Mark? Who were the people he was addressing? What makes it unique?

The Gospel of Luke..it’s time, context, importance and relevance for today. Who was Luke? Who were the people he was addressing? What makes it unique?

Preparing for Ash Wednesday and reflecting on the readings…Fasting, Almsgiving and Returning to God. Also Mark talks of the importance of Prayer.

1. Why do we celebrate Advent? What does it mean and what’s it all about?
2. What is the significance of the Advent Wreath, the nativity set, the different colors, etc. we see in Church?

1. Five tangible things people can to do to start reading the Bible. Which translation is best for you? Best times to study and how long? Journaling? Other resources?
2. What is a “good” teen bible?

1. How can I talk about my faith with my family and friends, especially during the holidays?
2. What if they throw up issues about the Church that I don’t know how to answer?