Pope Francis: what happened? He changed the focus: Jesus He was the message: I am a sinner on whom God has turned his gaze He kept it simple: a deep love of ordinary people

Evangelii Gaudium The Joy of the Gospel: in my classroom? Focus? Message? Simply Chosen? You didn't choose me. I chose you. Jn 15:16

There are Christians whose lives seem like Lent without Easter You are the message

Often it is better simply to slow down, to put aside our eagerness in order to see and listen to others, to stop rushing from one thing to another … Be still and know that I am God

Evangelisers thus take on the “smell of the sheep” and the sheep are willing to hear their voice. Example is not the main thing in influencing others; it’s the only thing. Albert Schweitzer

Example is not the main thing in influencing others; it’s the only thing. Albert Schweitzer

I prefer a Church which is bruised hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security.

Our falling short of perfection should be no excuse; on the contrary, mission is a constant stimulus not to remain mired in mediocrity but to continue growing. What is my Focus? What is my Message? I have been simply Chosen? You didn't choose me. I chose you. Jn 15:16