Joy of the Gospel: Dianne Bergant, CSA.

03/11/14 • 3 min

Catholic Theological Union's Joy of the Gospel series gives insight into Evangelii Gaudium through select passages which illuminate the vision of Pope Francis for the Church. In this episode, Dianne Bergant, CSA, reflects on the quote, "one can observe in many agents of evangelization, even though they pray, a heightened individualism, a crisis of identity and a cooling of fervor." Evangelii Gaudium [78] This series is for Catholics and those from other faith traditions who want to learn more about this powerful document in a format that is both substantive and accessible.

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Joy of the Gospel: Rev. Richard Fragomeni.

Catholic Theological Union's Joy of the Gospel series gives insight into Evangelii Gaudium through select passages which illuminate the vision of Pope Francis for the Church. In this episode, Rev. Richard Fragomeni reflects on the quote, Sometimes we are tempted to find excuses and complain, acting as if we could only be happy if a thousand conditions were met. To some extent this is because our "technological society has succeeded in multiplying occasions of pleasure, yet has found it very difficult to engender joy." Evangelii Gaudium [7] This series is for Catholics and those from other faith traditions who want to learn more about this powerful document in a format that is both substantive and accessible.

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Joy of the Gospel: Mark Francis, CSV.

Catholic Theological Union's Joy of the Gospel series gives insight into Evangelii Gaudium through select passages which illuminate the vision of Pope Francis for the Church. In this episode, CTU President Mark Francis, CSV, reflects on the quote, "More than by fear of going astray, the Pope wishes that we will be moved by the fear of remaining shut up within structures which give us a false sense of security, within rules which make us harsh judges, within habits which make us feel safe, while at our door people are starving and Jesus does not tire of saying to us: "Give them something to eat" (Mk 6:37)." Evangelii Gaudium [49] This series is for Catholics and those from other faith traditions who want to learn more about this powerful document in a format that is both substantive and accessible.