Called to Communion Is the Mass for Evangelization?
Dec 15, 2025
Explore how the Roman Empire's conversion sparked interest in Christianity through visible practices like exorcisms and martyrdom. Delve into the primary purpose of the Mass as sacrificial worship rather than evangelism. Discover the historical context of the Spanish Inquisition and its legal legacy, highlighting how political and religious goals intertwined. Learn about the appeal of Christianity’s values toward women and community, and gather insights on fostering a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit.
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Mass Is The Church's Sacrifice
- The Mass is primarily the Church's sacrificial prayer, not an evangelistic outreach.
- Historically the liturgy even excluded nonbelievers from the Eucharistic mysteries to protect the sacrament's meaning.
Lifestyle Drove Ancient Conversions
- Early Christianity grew more by visible life changes than by public preaching.
- Practices like exorcisms, martyrdom, and asceticism convinced pagans of supernatural power and authenticity.
Choose Conversion As A Way Of Life
- If you seek to become Catholic, prioritize wanting to live a Catholic form of life.
- Conversion is existential: reorient your life, not just align doctrinal propositions.