An important evangelization principle will help us be more fruitful in our outreach and invitation to deeper conversion:
Assume nothing of anyone.
We shouldn’t assume we know where someone is on their spiritual journey. Not everyone has a profound conversion experience or has fully committed their lives to Jesus — even if they spend time in and around our parishes or help lead our parishes.
There are times when our relationship with Jesus is strong and others when we struggle. Even Church leaders have ups and downs in their faith journeys.
The assume-nothing approach should start…