Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

Mary is victorious over the devil. She overcomes all evil. How is this possible? In what ways should we look to Mary in our own battle with sin? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle discuss the answers to these questions and highlight the victory over sin and death that was granted to Mary by her Son.

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Mary shows up to win spiritual battles. She wants to join you in your fight to overcome sin.

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New ventures, consecration to Mary, and struggles with productivity are just some of the topics that Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle touch on in this week’s episode. While somewhat random, Mike and Dave’s conversation offers encouragement and resources that will aid you in your discipleship journey.

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We all need to ask Mary to be a primary mover in our lives.

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How can there be pain and a loving God? Gomer and Dave explain how the Cross is the answer to the problem of pain and how we need to find our place in the crucified Christ. They also unpack the things that separate us from God in the midst of suffering.

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When you look at the Cross, you see the love of God, for you poured out.

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What does it mean to be a priest today? In this episode, Gomer and Dave reflect on the beauty and burden of the priesthood—its spiritual power, real-world challenges, and the call to bold, Christ-centered leadership. With insights and wisdom from Pope Benedict, we explore how priests can renew their role as shepherds—and how we, as laypeople, can support them in their mission.
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If you're a priest and you learn and communicate the Faith, your parish is going to grow.

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We need leaders in the Church. If you want ministries at your parish, that aren’t happening (or aren’t going very well) this may be your que to step up as a leader in evangelization.

In this episode, we talk about how priests, lay employees, and volunteers can be leaders in their own right, and you don’t have to wait for someone to formally empower you to lead others.

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“The word ‘leader’ can be intimidating, but the Holy Spirit is the primary agent of evangelization. You’re just the lead follower of the Holy Spirit.”

SHOWNOTES

Priests

• The homily needs to be kerygmatic.
• Give a call to action every homily.
• Win your staff.
• Make sure your staff is on board with the mission.
• The parish priests need to be available to the people, especially for sacraments.
• Try to imitate St. John Vianney.

Lay Employees

• It is poor form to give a class or workshop on something you are not willing to do.
• Model what you are teaching.
• Set up regular meetings with your parish priest.
• Witness to your fellow employees the same as your parishioners.
• Don’t view working at the church as a chance to make money.

Volunteers

• Continually discern how God is calling you to lead in your parish.
• Don’t grow comfortable with someone as a leader just because they have been doing a good job.
• Help onboard new leaders before they are needed.
• Be a good disciple outside of your volunteer position.

5 Practical Tips

1. Priests: Ask yourselves honestly, and ask others “how is your leadership holding back the parish?”
2. Kerygma: Explicitly share the gospel with someone.
3. Employees: Are you waiting for empowerment or permission to serve the gospel? Identify areas where you can be more active in the kerygma and come up with an action plan to start implementing this.
4. Prayer: Prayerfully read Acts 14 and read the kerygma from Paul and Barnabbas.
5. Volunteers: Spend more time praying for those people God has placed in your ministry.

Resources from the Show

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