Welcome to the Year of Faith!
by Jeff Cavins
“The ‘door of faith’ (Acts 14:27) is always open for us, ushering us into the life of communion with God and offering entry into his Church. It is possible to cross that threshold when the word of God is proclaimed and the heart allows itself to be shaped by transforming grace. To enter through that door is to set out on a journey that lasts a lifetime.”
– Pope Benedict XVI, Porta Fidei, 1
 The Year of Faith begins October 11, 2012. It is a timely and much-needed call from the Holy Father for a renewed dedication to the Faith. It is also chance for each of us to accept the Pope’s challenge and vigorously seek an encounter with Jesus Christ so that this is a year in which we help make his desire for the Church’s renewal a reality.
To help accomplish this goal, I invite you to join us in our Year of Faith project.
Faith in Action: Weekly reflections to help you live the Faith…
You can sign up to receive an inspiring and insightful weekly Faith in Action message from some of the Church's most popular speakers and writers including Danielle Bean, Edward Sri, Greg and Lisa Popcak, Teresa Tomeo, Sean Innerst, Damon Owens, Thomas Smith, Brian Butler, Martha Fernández-Sardina, Steven Weidenkopf, and myself.
These short reflections will also include a simple practical action step for the week that will show you how to put your Faith in Action.
The Year of Faith marks two important anniversaries in the life of the Church, both of which were pivotal sources in my own conversion. Fifty years ago, on October 11th, was the opening session of the Second Vatican Council; twenty years ago was the promulgation of The Catechism of the Catholic Church. Both of these have proven to be true compasses, directing us toward our heavenly goal.
As you engage the Faith in Action reflections, which draw richly from Vatican II and the Catechism, I would encourage you to keep them in your heart and meditate upon them with the hopes of accomplishing what they suggest. I would also recommend that you share these reflections with your friends and family as a way to participate actively in the New Evangelization.
The Year of Faith is an historic year. It is a time to focus and dive deeply into the life transforming faith of the Catholic Church.
Action Step
Share the faith. Is there someone you know who would like to receive our Faith in Action reflections? Invite them to sign up at TheCatholicYearofFaith.com.
Faith in Action Contributors
Danielle Bean |
Brian Butler |
Jeff Cavins |
Martha Fernández-Sardina |
Dr. Sean Innerst |
Damon Owens |
Dr. Gregory and Lisa
Popcak |
Thomas Smith |
Dr. Edward Sri |
Teresa Tomeo |
Steve Weidenkopf |
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