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<\/a><\/p>\nAccording to Pope John Paul the Great, evangelization works like this:\n
1. Spend time (lots of time) in contemplative prayer
2. Because we become like the thing we worship, we will eventually become more like Christ
3. As we become more like Christ, we will reflect his glory in our own lives, and our faces will become radiant with glory like Moses.
4. Because we are becoming more like Christ, we will want to spend more time with people and for people
5. They will see the beauty of Christ in our lives and be drawn to Christ as a magnet draws iron filings.
6. This will happen, because they will instinctively recognize in Christ the fulfillment of their heart\u2019s true desire.<\/p>\n
This evangelization is effective because it is:<\/p><\/div>\n
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1. Appropriate for each person in a natural way
2. Totally the work of grace and not human effort
3. Free of personal ego on the part of the evangelist
4. Non-threatening and naturally attractive
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3. Free of personal ego on the part of the evangelist
4. Non-threatening and naturally attractive
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