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It is crucial to emphasize that Pope John Paul II called
upon the Church to commit all its energies to a New Evangelization,
urging believers to present the Gospel with a new expression suited
for modern times. In his encyclical Redemptoris Missio (Mission of
the Redeemer), John Paul II addressed a critical issue: the crisis in
mission is not rooted in a lack of faith but rather in the content of
that faith. He emphasized the necessity of arming ourselves with a
renewed understanding of our beliefs, expressed in ways that
resonate with our modern society.

To effectively engage in the New Evangelization, the
Church requires a handbook that addresses the content of the faith
for our time. Without such a resource, the Church's mission to
proclaim the Gospel may lack direction and clarity. In our modern
world, it is essential to present the Gospel using a universal
language that is easily understood across diverse cultures,
historical contexts, and religious beliefs. This renewed expression
of the Gospel is embodied in the BFG Handbook, a Christian
Edition of the Tao Te Ching.

Today, we see John Paul II’s vision for the New
Evangelization being realized through the BFG movement. The
extraordinary nature of Keith’s possession of a monstrance
identical to the one used by John Paul II serves as a powerful
testament that God’s promise to him will be fulfilled. This rare
monstrance symbolizes the divine assurance that the truth will be
restored and proclaimed to all nations through this new approach to
evangelization.