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Be the Kindling
Have you ever gotten in an argument with someone who would not listen to what you were saying? No matter how much you discussed the...
JBeal
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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“We want to start a fire, not a program.”
“We want to start a fire, not a program.” ~ Bishop Andrew Cozzens Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis How do...
JBeal
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #1
I will have to say that the convocation 2022 was 1 of the best experiences I've ever experienced in my life. the convocation was not...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #2
I found the convocation to be a good example of open communication among members of our church. We, the participants, were able to...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #3
What stands out right now about my convocation experience is the meeting of new people and getting their input. Western Pueblo Diocese...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #4
1. What stands out about your experience at the Convocation? Paco was fantastic. I loved his energy, experience, and passion for...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20223 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #5
At the age of 66, I am a new Catholic, having joined the Church one year ago. Although, I have attended church all my life, I instantly...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #6
What stood out to me at the Convocation was the amount of Joy there was in the people attending and the wanting and willingness to hear...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #7
What stands out about my experience at the Convocation was having Msgr. Jim King as part of my discussion group. He has such a depth of...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #8
The thing that I came away with from Convocation is that we are each touched by the Holy Spirit in different ways. Some by the tongues...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #9
My initial desire to go to Convocation stemmed from the idea that I would love to just spend time with God for four days. I live in the...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #10
I found it very moving to pray the Divine Mercy prayers with the entire group. Since the Convocation I have been praying the Divine...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #11
At the Convocation, I witnessed Bishop Berg’s humble leadership and his great tenderness for his priests and for the broader community,...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #12
What impressed me the most was Adoration Saturday night. You could definitely feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. Several people were...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #13
As the convocation progressed, I found myself more interested with each new presentation. In my own group, I saw each participant begin...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #14
But then we have to ask why that is. Why don’t people help? Do we need to be more approachable? Open to others? I loved hearing the...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #15
What has changed since the Convocation? Trying to hear what the Holy Spirit is telling me. It is uncomfortable. The path is not the one...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #16
What stands out about the convocation is how much hope and personal affirmation was received. Even before the convocation began, we could...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #17
Eileen and I really enjoyed our time together at the Convocation. It is always good to slow down and thank God for all that he has done...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #18
It was a surprise to me to be invited to attend the convocation. At first, I was very hesitant but as it came closer, I was both excited...
JBeal
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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