Tuesday, August 27, 2024

A message of hope for parents

Get the book "Return" and beautiful St. Monica foil prayer cards
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Dear Friend,


Today, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Monica, who is recognized as the patron saint of mothers. Her faith and dedication to motherhood played a pivotal role in the spiritual formation of one of the most brilliant philosophers and well-known saints of all time—St. Augustine, her son.


You are probably aware of the troubling statistics that for every one person who enters the Church, 6.5 people leave. About half of young people who were raised Catholic are no longer practicing their faith today.


For almost twenty-five years, Word on Fire's top priority has been reaching out to the "nones"—those with no religious affiliation—through content that highlights the beauty, goodness, and truth of Catholicism. Our ultimate goal is to create moments of encounter with Jesus Christ that help draw these lost sheep into—or back to—the faith. Will you make a gift so that we can continue to create books, videos, articles, and other content to work toward a brighter future for the Church? 

MAKE A GIFT

If you make a donation, we will send you these beautiful St. Monica prayer cards. And for a gift of $100 or more, we will send you a copy of Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church by Word on Fire's Brandon Vogt. This book provides a playbook for evangelizing the young people in your life who have fallen away from the Church. It is a vital resource that combines spiritual insights with practical tips.


The Church is hemorrhaging young people—and this will only continue unless we develop an effective strategy for evangelization in our families, parishes, and communities. Word on Fire is here to help, so please consider supporting our efforts to evangelize the culture. 


God bless you,


The Word on Fire Team

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 97330, Washington, DC 20090-7330, United States
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