BFG Handbook
Tool for the New Evangelization
The truth revealed in the Built For God Handbook will help us recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit, making evangelization possible. This serves as a crucial call from the Church to build God’s army of saints. It is not a different gospel, but a presentation of the gospel that is new through its ardor, through its methods, and through its expression.
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BFG Blueprint: Spiritual Revival
Each of the 81 chapters in the BFG Handbook outlines three transformational stages that form a framework for an effective New Evangelization—empowering us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. These essential stages will spiritually guide our path to spread the Gospel in new ways that resonate with our modern society through its Expression, Methods, and Ador, making true holiness possible through our sincere desire to be transformed by the grace of God.
Transformation Stage 1: Expression
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This stage centers on the EXPRESSION—the modern words that convey the story of God's Love.The "Way" of God is Love, serving as the foundation for the New Evangelization. John Paul II emphasized that the crisis is not of faith itself but rather a challenge in understanding and communicating the content of that faith in ways that resonate with today’s society. To address this issue, we will explore the Christian Edition of the Tao Te Ching, which offers a simpler way to discover fundamental truths in line with St. Thérèse’s “Little Way,” accessible to all and not just the elite.
Transformation Stage 2: Method
Trinitarian M.A.P.
This stage centers on the METHOD of spreading the Gospel in new ways through the Trinitarian M.A.P.—Mindset, Aim, and Practice are the three pillars of a spiritually guided path that conveys the "Truth" of Jesus, founded on Love, Trust, and Faith. We will gain a deeper understanding of how the Love of the Father shapes our MINDSET, opening our hearts to Trust in the teachings of the Son to direct our AIM, and empowering us to deepen our Faith in the Holy Spirit to guide our daily PRACTICE.
Transformation Stage 3: Ador
Universal Language of Truth
This stage centers on the ADOR, the energy we bring to others in spreading the gospel. We unite people through a universal language of truth that resonates across diverse cultures, histories, and faiths, building bridges and nurturing meaningful relationships. Through this, we become the "Light" of the Holy Spirit for others to follow, emphasizing our shared values rather than our differences. In our unity of faith and love, we embody the Body of Christ, illuminating His presence in the world.
Love is the Heart of the New Evangelization
Love is the heart or driving force of the New Evangelization, the essence that draws people together, opens hearts to the Gospel, and reveals the beauty of God’s unchanging truth. This love is not confined by words or doctrines; rather, it reaches into the depths of human experience, meeting each person with compassion, patience, and understanding. It calls us to a higher mission that transcends mere conversion—to authentically share the Good News in ways that speak directly to the soul, breaking down barriers and bridging cultural divides.
This love is a reflection of God’s own heart, urging us to embody Christ’s presence in the world and live in unity with one another. As we allow love to lead, we become true witnesses of the Gospel—not only in what we say but in how we live, illuminating the message of Christ through our actions. Love inspires us to be courageous, selfless, and genuine, inviting others to see that faith is alive and that God’s love is real, timeless, and available to all.
Through love, the New Evangelization becomes more than just a call to discipleship; it becomes a way of life. It inspires a lasting transformation, encouraging others to step onto the path toward holiness and to experience God’s grace firsthand. In this way, love fuels a movement that can renew the world, inviting each person to embrace the journey toward the divine.
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I sense that the moment has come to commit all of the Church’s energies to a new evangelization… No believer in Christ, no institution of the Church can avoid this supreme duty: to proclaim Christ to all peoples. ~ Pope John Paul II
