Jesus' word drives out demons, calms storms, heals the sick, forgives sinners and raises the dead. Jesus' authority is bestowed by the Spirit, as an Easter gift, on the Church. Thus we see the Apostles filled with parrhesia , i.e. that boldness that enables them to speak fearlessly about Jesus. This power of the Spirit is more necessary than ever for the Christians of our time who are asked to bear witness to their faith in a world which is often indifferent, if not hostile and deeply marked by relativism and hedonism. The Holy Spirit also guarantees that the message is always fresh and timely, so that preaching does not fall into an empty repetition of formulas and a cold application of methods.
Contemplation consisting of listening and prayer is thus fundamental.
Lastly, the Spirit accompanies and encourages the Church to evangelize in unity and to build unity. For all Christians, preaching Christ under the impetus of the one Spirit on the threshold of the third millennium involves a concrete and generous effort towards full communion.