Kresta in the Afternoon – October 21, 2022 – Hour 1

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: October 21, 2022 Published in: Al Kresta

Tomorrow is the Feast of John Paul II. David Deperro shares his memories of being there the day JPII was shot, and Brian Pedraza looks at the history of the New Evangelization.

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I Was There the Day John Paul II was Shot

A few minutes after shaking the hand of the Pope, nine-year-old David DePerro heard firecrackers—an odd sound. But they weren’t firecrackers—they were gunshots, and the white open car carrying John Paul II rushed past the shocked and confused young boy. We hear his story today.

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This man was 9-years-old when he saw John Paul II get shot

David DePerro — David Deperro is a storyteller and filmmaker. Follow him on Twitter @DavidDePerro

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Why do we need the New Evangelization?

Catholics have heard the call to embrace the New Evangelization – but why is it necessary in the first place? Where did we go wrong, and why did we fail to properly preach the Gospel and make disciples? Brian Pedraza presents a Catechesis for the New Evangelization.