Facts About The Catholic Renewal

By Marissa Velazquez


The Catholic Renewal movement is focused on reviving believers through the power of the Holy Ghost and prayer. These two factors are essential in growing the spiritual life of Christians because the Spirit gives people fresh energy. Through intercession, individuals access divine power in their daily lives. This gives them strength to serve others, address their needs and walk more closely with the Lord.

Pope Francis and Pope Benedict have shown changes in conventional behavior that would be puzzling to individuals who are not aware of all that is happening. As the movement encourages believers to remember each other in prayer, it reminds people that everyone, including people in authority, should be interceded for. This made the request for prayer made by both Popes seem less unusual.

Pope Francis has publicly emphasized the important role that the Holy Spirit plays in pushing believers beyond their limitations. The Comforter is able to bring encouragement but He also prods people so that they live better lives and do not let temporary things become an impediment to successful living. He gives an added desire to take on new spiritual challenges.

The Catholic Renewal promises to bring Christians into a new state in Jesus. Some are hesitation about what this fresh outpouring would mean for everyone. However there is no doubt that individuals are gaining the strength necessary to take them through difficult times. The encouragement that comes from other human beings is valuable but knowing and walking with in faithfulness to Christ makes it so much richer.

The movement was initially recognized at the end of Vatican Council Two. Prophecy after prophecy, along with miraculous healing, signaled that the body would undergo changes. It reminded onlookers that their faith was not just about what they could see or read. It was a living experience that was based on power that was big enough to take them over the hurdles that they faced daily.

The pure faith that moved younger and older believers is able to move mountains. The unbridled joy which is expressed during Mass and at other times is displayed in ways that may seem a bit unusual in certain settings but can be easily explained with reference to the Bible. Their relationship with the Creator has brought these individuals something to raise their hands about.

Individuals who believe on the Holy Scriptures and see the Word as relevant to their lives expect a lot more from God. They know that greater things are possible in their lives. They also seek more for those they know, whether that involves casual acquaintances or family members who have gone astray. The faithfulness of a limitless, loving Creator guides them day by day.

Elements in the Catholic Renewal movement have brought new life to the church. Its effect has spread far beyond the walls of local assemblies and embraced people who normally do not have anything to do with religious things. It has also blessed members of other congregations who usually fall under the banner of Pentecostal or Evangelical, thereby serving to unite the whole body of Christ.




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