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April 2012

Evangelize

Bob Valiente writes "The centrality of the work of evangelization, proclamation and transmission needs to be clearly stated in our Churches,  Its priority in the activities of individual communities also needs to be reassessed so as to consolidate energy and forces in the shared project of a "new evangelization"."  He shares some points from the Lineamenta.

For more information on the Lineamenta click here.

Enlighten

Let it Rain - Let it Rain God's Healing Power brings about total healing.

Sue Michel's amazing story of God's healing power in her life is one in which you will experience the conviction of the Easter Resurrection.

On July 20, 2011, I went to work not feeling so good. My stomach hurt A LOT. By noon I was running a fever, and buckled over in pain. I went to see my doctor later that afternoon. He sent me straight to the Hospital as a direct admit. A few hours later, I was in surgery having my appendix removed. During the surgery, the surgeon found a hernia. He tried to repair it but was not able to during the procedure. After the surgery, he explained that I would have to come back in a month or two to repair the hernia. So, my simple 45 min appendectomy turned in to a 2 hour surgery with news that I would have to come back and have the hernia repaired.

Read the whole story of her healing.

Educate

Pope Benedict XVI Easter Message

"Surrexit Christus, spes mea" – "Christ, my hope, has risen"

"Christ, My Hope, Has Risen" . . . It involves an encounter which changes our lives: the encounter with a unique Man who lets us experience all God’s goodness and truth, who frees us from evil not in a superficial and fleeting way, but sets us free radically, heals us completely and restores our dignity. This is why Mary Magdalene calls Jesus "my hope": he was the one who allowed her to be reborn, who gave her a new future, a life of goodness and freedom from evil. "Christ my hope" means that all my yearnings for goodness find in him a real possibility of fulfillment: with him I can hope for a life that is good, full and eternal, for God himself has drawn near to us, even sharing our humanity." Read on to see the Pope's words that certainly support the importance the NSC Mission statement places on an encounter.

For the full homily click here.

Engage

REBUILD MY CHURCH

BY DR. ALAN SCHRECK

“Paul’s message about renewal, specifically addressed to individuals, is clear: You have been renewed –given a new nature – through Christ. Now you must live it, stir it up, and pursue it through Christ’s grace.” “No authentic renewal takes place without repentance and prayer.” So writes Dr. Alan Schreck, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and an early participant in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, in his book Rebuild My Church.

Informative and inspiring, the book underscores the critical importance of renewal throughout history and equips us to participate in God’s plan for the church in these challenging times. A must read for Renewal participants.

ARCHIVED ARTICLES

Evangelize

January 2012

Irish Missionary to Speak at Conference. Click here for more.

December 2011

"Do we have the fire in us?" Asks Caroline Gambale-Dirkes at Harrisburg Praise Rally. Click Here for the full article

Enlighten

January 2012

What does the cross mean to you?  Fr. Brendan  Williams shares his experience of this gift incarnate. Read on for the full article.

December 2011

Fr. Rick Dressman of Cincinnati Ohio shares the wonderful power of the healing touch of Jesus. Read the whole story of his healing.

Educate

January 2012

We celebrate Christian Unity Week. Eight Days reflecting on our change in Christ Fuller article and questions

December 2011

Baptism in the Holy Spirit at the Heart of the Church Click here to read more.

Engage

January 2012

UNLOCK THE POWER – National Day of Prayer and Fasting for the Renewal click here for a full brochure.

December 2011

The Charismatic Writers' Association has been formed to give those who wish a forum to have readership for their inspired texts. It will allow a fellowship among writers and an elevation of thought for a broader readership. The members of the Association will be beginning a blog to have a more dialogue approach and feedback capabilities. If interested in being a part of the Writer's Association contact the NSC at chariscenter@nsc-chariscenter.org and in the subject line write Writers' Association.