From our Gospel stories, we learn that the Christian journey begins with an ENCOUNTER with Jesus. From these encounters, people are touched, moved, engaged, and changed. Jesus extends an invitation to every person to follow along with Him. To listen, to learn, to discover, and to discern all that His message, His works, and His way of life reveal. As Catholics, we journey through these stages of growth towards spiritual maturity; this is a lifelong journey. We continue to blossom in this new life through nourishing our CONNECTION to God through prayer, the sacraments, community life, and the giving of our lives in service. Together as we live this life in Christ, we TESTIFY to the LIGHT of the MYSTERY of LOVE, (TILMA) and, “Build a Culture of EVANGELIZATION.”