Diocese of Davenport
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Diocese of Davenport Podcasts including presentations from The Vision 20/20 Convocation, a gathering of the rich diversity of Catholics across the Diocese of Davenport. Bishop Thomas Zinkula called this initiative to respond to Pope Francis’ call in his Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) “to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy (of the Gospel)”- to form others as missionary disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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United States
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Diocese of Davenport Podcasts including presentations from The Vision 20/20 Convocation, a gathering of the rich diversity of Catholics across the Diocese of Davenport. Bishop Thomas Zinkula called this initiative to respond to Pope Francis’ call in his Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) “to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy (of the Gospel)”- to form others as missionary disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Language:
English
Episodes
Diocese of Davenport - Bishop Thomas Zinkula 2020 Easter Message
4/9/2020
Audio of Bishop Thomas Zinkula 2020 Easter Message for the Diocese of Davenport
Duration:00:04:31
Bishop Zinkula - A Letter Regarding Spiritual Communion
4/1/2020
Bishop Zinkula reads his "A Letter Regarding Spiritual Communion"
Duration:00:03:44
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - General Session - The Joy of the Gospel and the Vocation to Evangelizing Discipleship in a Time of Change 6-8-2019
7/29/2019
General Session Title: The Joy of the Gospel and the Vocation to Evangelizing Discipleship in a Time of Change Dr. Hosffman Ospino Catholicism is a faith tradition grounded in hope and joy. Yes, the hope and joy that come from being in relationship with Jesus Christ. How we live such hope will define the kind of families, communities, and commitments that we want. At a time of changes and transformations, the anxieties of our day demand that we live our Christian discipleship with hope and...
Duration:01:00:53
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - A Good Case of Heartburn 6-7-2019
7/29/2019
"A Good Case of Heartburn" (Practical Examples of Sharing the Faith) Mike Patin The danger for many of us when it comes to our faith that it becomes a “me and Jesus” thing. How do we take Pope Francis’ (and Jesus’) challenge to “go out to all the world” with our faith? This session will offer some practical examples of connecting Jesus to real life opportunities we face every day.
Duration:00:54:50
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Discovering, Naming and Telling your Faith Story 6-7-2019
7/29/2019
Discovering, Naming and Telling Your Faith Story Andre Lesperance Personal stories of experiencing the living God have always been among the most compelling and effective means of evangelization. This is true, perhaps more than ever, in today’s world; “People today put more trust in witnesses than in teachers, in experience than in teaching, and in life and action than in theories,” (John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio 42). In this practical workshop you will discover aspects of your own faith...
Duration:00:43:28
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Reaching Out to Families 6-7-2019
7/29/2019
Reaching Out to Families Clark McFerren I propose to wrap the hour snuggly around the Bishop's three themes, but I expect the wrapping will be done with something elastic. I will try to emphasize the practical. Theme 1: Going (out of the comfort zone; meeting people where they are) So who are these families? So where are these families? What does reaching out look like? And, oh, why are we reaching out? (Let’s move that to the top of the list, shall we?) Any useful, practical answers to...
Duration:00:58:28
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - How to Evangelize the Churched 6-7-2019
7/29/2019
How to Evangelize the “Churched” Michelle Herrington and Julie Delaney In this age of the rise of the “nones,” it has become more urgent to intentionally evangelize in every facet of parish life. Learn from current parish and school leaders how they are changing existing structures and processes within the parish and school to promote evangelization, such as sacramental prep, new family registration, leadership, church and school collaboration.
Duration:00:53:57
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Evangelizing in Smaller Parishes One Size does not fit all 6-7-2019
7/29/2019
Evangelizing in Smaller Parishes: One Size does not fit all Tyler Wheeler Jesus had three years to establish a Church that would reach the ends of the earth with the Gospel. To do so he spent a vast majority of his time focusing on 12 people. This presentation will focus on what can we learn from Jesus' model of forming and sending missionary disciples and how we can apply this model to a small parish setting with both its challenges and blessings. Participants will apply principles and...
Duration:00:57:39
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - How to Evangelize Youth and Young Adults 6-7-2019
7/29/2019
How to Evangelize Youth and Young Adults Katie Prejean McGrady Evangelizing Youth & Young Adults doesn't happen at an event, through a program, or because you have the catchiest flyer or Instagram posts. It happens through authentic relationships, honest conversations, and paying attention to their questions and concerns. Let's figure out how to do that.
Duration:00:56:51
Vision 2020 Convocation -Catholic Teaching on Sexuality and Sexual Identity 6-7-2019
7/29/2019
Catholic Teaching on Sexuality and Sexual Identity Very Rev. Anthony J. Herold, VG and Rev. Thom Hennen “Is the Church’s teaching on sexuality and marriage good news? How do we engage folks who are experiencing same sex attraction? What exactly is the teaching of the Church on this issue? Undoubtedly, many of us know friends, loved ones, relatives and/or acquaintances who identify as LGBTQ. Many believe they have no place in the Church. Yet, our call to evangelize is meant to include all...
Duration:01:02:13
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Reaching Out to the Nones - Those Who Have Left the Church - 6-7-2019
7/29/2019
Reaching Out to the Nones – Those Who Have Left the Church Kevin Feyen We all probably know someone who was raised in the Catholic faith, but no longer identify as Catholic. And, when they leave, they tend to give up on religion all together... arguably making "none" the largest religious demographic in the US. Why is it that people who were once active in our parishes, in our programs, in our schools, in our communities no longer choose to identify as one of us? This breakout will address...
Duration:01:01:33
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Evangelizing in an Age of Secularism, Atheism and Scientism 6-7-2019
7/26/2019
Evangelizing in an Age of Secularism, Atheism and Scientism Rev. James Kurzynski Fr. James will provide insight from his experience as a pastor and an author for the Vatican Observatory's Blog, The Catholic Astronomer, on best practices when addressing questions of faith and science. Fr. James will explore how issues not dealing with faith and science have fueled a combative emotionalism that makes dialogue between these great disciplines challenging or at times next to impossible. Fr. James...
Duration:01:02:50
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Creating a Culture of Relationship Hospitality 6-7-2019
7/26/2019
Creating a Culture of Relationship and Hospitality Andre Lesperance “An evangelizing community gets involved by word and deed in people’s daily lives,” (Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium 24). What comes to mind when you hear the word “hospitality” in connection with parish culture? Is it doughnuts and coffee after Mass once in a while? Or perhaps a handshake with a pew-mate before Mass begins? What if it didn’t need to be the job of a parish committee to help newcomers feel welcomed, because...
Duration:01:02:23
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Ministering to Teens Today and a Paradigm Shift 6-7-2019
7/26/2019
Ministering to Teens Today and a Paradigm Shift Pat Millea A phrase familiar to us in Iowa has applied to youth ministry in the Church for years: “If you build it, they will come.” Event-based youth ministry was successful in many ways for decades. But cultural shifts have demanded that we adopt a new paradigm for ministering to teens. That paradigm requires that all youth ministry be faithful, relational, and vocational. Parishes and diocesan organizations must seek out young people who are...
Duration:00:58:15
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Hearing the Voices of Immigrants
7/26/2019
Hearing the Voices of Immigrants Very Rev. Rudolph T. Juarez, JCL, EV, VF and Kent Ferris Our diocese has a rich history of welcoming Catholics from different lands. Where there were once ethnic parishes, there are now parishes that have blended memberships with ancestries from all continents. The Catholic Church has 1.2 billion members all around the world. More than 40% of the world’s Catholics live in Latin America. As individuals and families migrate for a better life, or merely to avoid...
Duration:00:49:14
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - General Session - The Art of Accompaniment: Sharing that Christ is Alive Through Relationships 6-7-2019
7/26/2019
The Art of Accompaniment: Sharing that Christ is Alive Through Relationships Katie Prejean McGrady There are two questions the Church must currently answer: why aren’t people showing up anymore? What can we do to get them here? By approaching these questions with fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a humble spirit, we can change the game and renew hearts and minds for Christ. The Synod on Young People in the Fall of 2018 provided quite a few ideas on how to do this, encouraging us all...
Duration:01:12:00
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - A Good Case of Heartburn 6-6-2019
7/26/2019
"A Good Case of Heartburn" (Practical Examples of Sharing the Faith) Mike Patin The danger for many of us when it comes to our faith that it becomes a “me and Jesus” thing. How do we take Pope Francis’ (and Jesus’) challenge to “go out to all the world” with our faith? This session will offer some practical examples of connecting Jesus to real life opportunities we face every day.
Duration:00:53:53
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Evangelization Teams - Now What 6-6-2019
7/26/2019
Evangelization Teams – Now What? Dr. Michael and Tasha Havercamp How do we begin to build a culture of evangelization from the context of our unique parishes and the individuals that compromise our community? Join us as we discuss and share ideas to embody a culture of evangelization and a community that lives in a "missionary key." No two parishes are alike but there are ways to invigorate communities with a spirit of joy that is contagious and set a course toward effective evangelization...
Duration:01:07:52
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Evangelizing in Smaller Parishes One Size does not fit all 6-6-2019
7/26/2019
Evangelizing in Smaller Parishes: One Size does not fit all Tyler Wheeler Jesus had three years to establish a Church that would reach the ends of the earth with the Gospel. To do so he spent a vast majority of his time focusing on 12 people. This presentation will focus on what can we learn from Jesus' model of forming and sending missionary disciples and how we can apply this model to a small parish setting with both its challenges and blessings. Participants will apply principles and...
Duration:00:53:05
Diocese of Davenport Vision 2020 Convocation - Evangelizing in an Age of Secularism, Atheism and Scientism 6-6-2019
7/25/2019
Evangelizing in an Age of Secularism, Atheism and Scientism Rev. James Kurzynski Fr. James will provide insight from his experience as a pastor and an author for the Vatican Observatory's Blog, The Catholic Astronomer, on best practices when addressing questions of faith and science. Fr. James will explore how issues not dealing with faith and science have fueled a combative emotionalism that makes dialogue between these great disciplines challenging or at times next to impossible. Fr. James...
Duration:01:07:17