Five Principles of Evangelization by Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap

 

WONDERING GURU

15^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

(Amos 7: 12-15; Psalm 85; Ephesians 1: 3-14; Mark 6: 7-13)

1. Begin small-"Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. calling the twelve to him he sent them out two by two." Jesus said that the kingdom of God is like a mustard seed (Mat 13:31). Jesus himself began small. He had a small number.

2. Work as a Team.  "He sent them out two by two."  Having a team does not guarantee success.  Team work depends on intimacy with Jesus and trusting each other. “Teamwork makes the dream work” - John Maxwell

3. Receive the Power and Authority.  The disciples got their authority in Matthew 28:18 and its power in Acts 1:8. Our power and authority are found in our deep connection with Jesus (Acts 19:13-16). God would never send us to do a job without the ability to get the job done right.

4. Go out but Travel Light- They went out and preached. Take nothing for the journey except a staff said Jesus. God is not against us having things. He does not want us to be tempted or distracted.

5. Preach Repentance. " They went out and preached that people should repent." Repentance is a sign that God is at work. God wants to make us holy not happy. Although happiness is a by-product of holiness.