A Heart for Evangelizing - Paperback
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A Heart for Evangelizing: Catholic Spiritual Formation and Evangelization
"The gift of Baptism is the gift of relationship." Joseph Hollcraft's A Heart for Evangelizing explores how this fundamental relationship orders our hearts, minds, and actions toward eternal union with God. This Catholic spiritual formation guide addresses the cornerstones of Christian vocation: holiness and evangelization.
Comprehensive Approach to Catholic Ministry
Hollcraft applies themes of holiness and evangelization to nearly every aspect of Catholic life. The book emphasizes personal, theological, and spiritual formation, providing practical insights for catechists, ministry leaders, and anyone engaged in the New Evangelization. Readers discover that advancing the Kingdom of God begins with inner conversion and union with God before extending outward to others.
Author Credentials and Expertise
Joseph Hollcraft serves as Adjunct Professor to the Avila Institute and hosts the Seeds of Truth radio program. His work has appeared in Catechetical Review and Homiletic and Pastoral Review. Hollcraft brings academic rigor and pastoral sensitivity to this examination of Catholic evangelization, drawing from his experience in faith formation and catechesis.
Expert Endorsements
Dan Burke, founder of SpiritualDirection.com, notes that Hollcraft "reveals that the advance of the Kingdom of God must begin first within our own hearts." Professor Petroc Willey of Franciscan University of Steubenville commends the reminder that "catechesis is inescapably a personal task" accomplished through cooperation with the Holy Trinity. Mike Aquilina emphasizes that the book helps readers understand that "evangelization is never about numbers, and never about programs. It's one heart setting another on fire." Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, praises how Hollcraft "wonderfully displays the tapestry of Catholic life and evangelization by weaving solid Catholic teaching, its application to the modern world, and clearly expressed examples."
Ideal For Catholic Formation Programs
This paperback resource serves catechists, RCIA coordinators, ministry training programs, and individuals seeking deeper spiritual growth. The book connects Baptism, Confirmation, and ongoing discipleship, making it suitable for faith formation at all levels. Published by Emmaus Road Publishing, A Heart for Evangelizing provides theological depth combined with practical application for modern Catholic ministry.
Endorsements:
"Joseph Hollcraft reveals that the advance of the Kingdom of God must begin first within our own hearts and then extend to those around us. Without this inner work of conversion and union with God, our efforts will yield far less than we would desire."
--Dan Burke, Author, founder of SpiritualDirection.com, and editor of EWTN's National Catholic Register
"In a world of burgeoning textbooks and media, the reminder that catechesis is inescapably a personal task to which we are called, through a cooperation with the redeeming and educative work of the Persons of the Holy Trinity, is a timely and important one."
--Petroc Willey, Professor of Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville
"Evangelization is never about numbers, and never about programs. It's one heart setting another on fire. With this book Dr. Hollcraft helps us keep the home fires burning--even as we set the world ablaze with Christ."
--Mike Aquilina, Award-winning author of more than 40 popular books
"Hollcraft wonderfully displays the tapestry of Catholic life and evangelization by weaving solid Catholic teaching, its application to the modern world, and clearly expressed examples that bring out the light and shadows of this beautiful picture."
--Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, Author, television host, and Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
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