Yesterday, I visited the St Patrick's School of Evangelisation (SPES) at Soho Square to speak about the evangelisation of those who are rich in material things. We were not thinking particularly of the super wealthy but of the average person in Britain who is comfortably off in terms of essentials and has surplus money to spend on such things as leisure, entertainment and holidays.The students spend a year at the school. During this time, they go through the Catechism of the Catholic Church systematically as well as receiving practical training in street evangelisation and in the kind of skills that would be useful in helping in various ways in their own parish.
In their work on the streets, they are often joined by one or two of the Missionaries of Charity. I found the whole thing most encouraging - I am sure these good people will make a difference wherever they go after their year at SPES.
4 comments:
Great picture...& how encouraging..
Thank you, Father, for telling us about this community.
I knew nothing about them until your post, and I've been looking at their website.
Young people can do so much good with their vitality and energy.
And goodness seems in short supply these days.
I'm most impressed.
As you say, it's very encouraging.
God bless them.
God bless you too !
Fr Tim,
If I may....
Just when I thought you and your bloggers were only concerned about prayers in Latin, how smelly the incence is or how soft the cushion on the pope's golden throne, you mention this amazing group. I have interviewed some of their members. They do awesome work for the Body of Christ, evangelising in London's theatreland and sex district, providing a remarkable witness to the Gospel and winning souls for the Kingdom. So many powerful groups have their roots in St Pat's.
More of this please and hold the pretty pictures of golden thrones.
Blessings
James
Many thanks for your comment, James. I suppose that the euphoria after Summorum Pontificum has to die down some time...
But it will always be a "both-and" thing here. Golden thrones, buckled shoes, and baroque vestments will always have their place :-)
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