More importantly, though, Deacon Jones said he has been given a call to share the Gospel wherever God calls him. In doing so, he finds himself explaining concepts such as the Catholic Church’s teachings on apostolic tradition...
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“I strive for what I call ‘Catholic ecumenism,’ meaning I strive to build the bonds of communion in the visible church,” he concluded. “There’s enough division within the visible church as it is.”
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Acclaimed speaker will fill hearts with late pope’s message
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