Best Practices from America's Best Churches

by Paul Wilkes

Overview

These essays by Protestant and Catholic clergy reveal today's best proven ways to spread the Word. Topics include how to revitalize the laity, encourage stewardship of time and money, fill the needs of the community, reach out to youth, the unchurched, and the marginalized, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616437169
Publisher:	PaulistPress
Publication date:	03/19/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	262 KB

Table of Contents

Preface   Robert Moynihan, Ph.D.     ix
Foreword   Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone     xvii
Introduction     1
Charges and Challenges     7
Background History     7
The Nazi Roundup     10
Supporters and Critics     12
The Challenge for Catholics and Jews     17
Defending the Pope     24
The Struggle for Peace     24
The Option for the Poor     27
The Voice of Truth and Justice     29
"A Miracle Took Place"     33
The Cause for Canonization     37
Devotion to Mary     38
Rights for Women     39
A Spiritual Life     40
Solidarity with the Oppressed     40
A Fighter for Peace     42
Some Testimonies     43
Challenges and Injustices     45
The Attitude of the Jews     47
A Saint in Our Midst     50
Conclusion     52
Media Reports     54
The Jewish Press     54
Newspaper Articles     56
Misrepresentations and Testimonials     66
Radio Broadcasts     71
PersonalEncounters     83
Eyewitness Reports     84
Witness to a Miracle     89
Conclusion     94
Additional Information     96
Newly Discovered Documents     96
Some Important Facts     101
The Quest for Sanctity     108
Bibliography     113
Index     117