Sep 10 2024
The Emmaus Road Journey - with Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
In this conversation, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell discusses the topics of spirituality, evangelism, catechesis, and discipleship. He emphasizes the importance of journeying with people and creating spaces for them to ask questions and explore their faith. He also highlights the role of the church in providing nurture and support for those on their faith journey.
Keywords
spirituality, evangelism, catechesis, discipleship, journey, church, nurture, faith, Emmaus course, Pilgrim course
Takeaways
Evangelism is best understood as helping people make the journey of faith, meeting them where they are and listening to their questions and concerns.Creating spaces for people to ask questions and explore their faith is essential, especially for those who are new to the church or have doubts.The church plays a vital role in providing nurture and support for those on their faith journey, offering spaces for people to build relationships and find community.The Emmaus and Pilgrim courses are useful resources for engaging with people and deepening their understanding of the Christian faith.Evangelism is a collective effort, and everyone in the church has a part to play in sharing the beauty of the gospel and living out their faith authentically.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:21 Focus on Spirituality, Evangelism, Catechesis, and Discipleship
02:56 Personal Faith Journey
04:15 God as the Evangelist
06:00 Journey and Pilgrimage in Evangelism
08:45 Creating Spaces for Questions and Exploration
11:09 The Role of the Church in Nurturing Faith
12:57 The Emmaus and Pilgrim Courses as Resources
14:56 Evangelism as a Collective Effort
21:09 Anglo-Catholicism and Evangelism
23:42 Metaphors of Pregnancy and Birth in Evangelism
27:15 Conclusion and Encouragement