Catholic leader and writer Gerard Gallagher talks about the'News too Good to Keep!' - a podcast by The Holy Joes: Joe McKeown & special guest Holy Joes

In Episode 19 of the Podcast, we are joined by "Gerard Gallagher", a man who has been a leader within the Catholic Church in Ireland over the last 30 years with a passion for developing leaders and serving young people in his ministry.

As the 2nd Lockdown approaches in Ireland we chat about our experience of church and the challenges we face with many Catholic's not returning to the pews. Research suggests 20% may not return and we explore these challenges whilst reflecting on some of Gerard's books.

During 2005, Gerard'd book 'are we losing the young church?' highlighted some challenges for the church in Ireland and beyond. He spoke of an over-sacramentalized, poorly catechised and un-evangelised church which is a possible reason for many leaving. We reflect on some of these challenges in light of Gerard's recent book "Exploring Christus Vivit, 'making room for the young church'" which is a reflection on Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation, Christus Vivit.

If Christ is alive and He is our hope, what are we doing about it? This is the challenge for Catholic men, we need to get off the sofa and transfer some of our energy to building up the church and spreading the Good News because it is news that is too good to keep! Gerard's new book is available to buy online at Veritas Books Online   St Joseph, Pray for us

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