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The Importance of Popular Piety and Missionary Spirit | Interview with Fr. Karl Wallner

Join us for an insightful interview with Fr. Karl Wallner, National Director of Missio Austria, as he shares his thoughts on the significance of popular piety and its role in leading people to God

Join us for an insightful interview with Fr. Karl Wallner, National Director of Missio Austria, as he shares his thoughts on the significance of popular piety and its role in leading people to God. Discover how popular piety, such as praying the rosary, participating in processions, and engaging in private devotions, has great missionary potential, as emphasized by Pope Francis and his predecessors. Fr. Wallner also discusses the cultural variations of popular piety and the need for faith to be inculturated. Gain a deeper understanding of the common elements found in international forms of popular piety and the desire to cultivate greater devotion and emotional enthusiasm in European countries. Explore the transformational journey of young people’s curiosity evolving into a genuine relationship with God and the importance of personal encounters with the Divine. Finally, Fr. Wallner shares a powerful message from the General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies that reminds us of the Church’s missionary mandate. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the Church’s mission and the role of popular piety in our spiritual lives.

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