"What is New Evangelization?"

Research figures show that while the Mass attendance of the Catholic population in 1957 was 75%, but in 2011 it has drastically came down to abysmal 31%.

 

The attached powerpoint on New Evangelization gives us good insights into the relevance of New Evangelization in present times.

 

It is also good to reflect during this Year of Faith, and how it calls us as mentioned in the Church Document, 'Evangeli Nuntiandi [59], "The whole Church is Missionary, and the work of Evangelization is a basic duty of the people of God".

 

The ppt. consists of good reflections from our former Popes [Paul VI and John Paul II].

 

Bottom line: Can we not try once again to understand in deep spirit that strong conviction and wisdom of St. Paul, "Woe to me... if I do not preach the Gospel"?