Show Notes
Is the Catholic Church becoming resurgent in the UK? Why are more young people exploring the faith? What role do beauty, truth, holiness, liturgy, music and unity play in renewing Catholic life today? Is Britain witnessing a revival in the Catholic Church? In this episode, John Withers, Director of the WeBelieve Festival, talks about the growing renewal of Catholic life in the UK and the future of Christianity in Britain.Discover our books: www.ctsbooks.orgSupport our channel: https://bit.ly/4cZfJeqFind out more about WeBelieve Festival https://www.webelievefestival.com/WeBelieve Festival on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/webelievefest/From packed Catholic festivals and renewed interest in the saints to Eucharistic devotion, pilgrimage, beauty, liturgy, and evangelisation, this conversation explores why so many people — especially young adults — are rediscovering the Catholic faith. They discuss the idea of a “Third Spring” of Catholicism in England, inspired by John Henry Newman, and ask whether the Church in the UK is entering a new era of spiritual renewal and missionary confidence.John Withers shares the vision behind the WeBelieve Festival, a major Catholic event bringing together Catholics from across England and Wales for worship, prayer, catechesis, music, culture, and community. The discussion also explores the history of Catholic emancipation, the role of the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom, the importance of Catholic unity, and how festivals and shared experiences can strengthen faith and inspire evangelisation.This episode covers:- The revival of the Catholic Church in the UK- Catholic renewal and evangelisation- Why young people are returning to Christianity- Catholic festivals and pilgrimage culture- The role of beauty, truth, and goodness in evangelisation- St John Henry Newman and the 'Third Spring'- Catholic identity in Britain today- Eucharistic adoration and spiritual renewal- Catholic culture, music, and sacred art- The future of Christianity in England and Wales
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