Sent Forth: Handbook for a Missionary Church

Sent Forth is a book for all who wish to proclaim the gospel in the world today. It is the fruit of the missionary work of the Saint John Society, a society of apostolic life dedicated to the New Evangelization in the Catholic Church. Engaged in the concrete work of evangelization in flourishing Christian communities, the authors draw together the mind of the Church and the heart of the missionary. Taking lessons from the four Gospels, the encyclicals of popes, the writings of cardinals, and the accounts of everyday Christians who have sought to communicate their faith through all kinds of joys, sorrows, and questions, this book delivers fundamental theological principles—as well as practical, down-to-earth counsel—for Christians seeking to share Christ with their families, co-workers, and neighbors. What emerges is a picture of evangelization that is eminently personal, emphasizing attunement to the heart of Jesus. Where heart speaks to heart, the word received is to “go forth,” share what you have heard, and encourage others to partake in this inmost heartbeat of the world, the New Life in Christ!

Ignacio Llorente is a priest for the Saint John Society, a society of apostolic life dedicated to the New Evangelization, which works in Argentina, Uruguay, Italy, and the United States. Since his ordination in 2009, Fr. Llorente has been serving in the United States leading programs of evangelization for college students, young adults, and Hispanics. Currently, he is pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Portland, Oregon. Learn more about the Saint John Society at www.socsj.org.




Michael Ceragioli is the director of the Certificate in Evangelization program at the St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry. He is engaged in doctoral studies in spirituality at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas.