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surrendered his most cherished possessions. This transformative
moment in Keith's life was fully realized when he offered the five
gifts, serving as a powerful testament to his complete surrender to
the life-changing power of faith and the presence of God.
During his public talk on Marian Day, Keith presented the
gold cross to Bishop Vann, recognizing this gesture as a significant
part of God's plan. He understood that this act was instrumental in
preparing him to unite the faithful in the mission to restore the truth.
The giving of the cross was not merely a gesture but a miraculous
sign from God, inviting Bishop Vann, a devoted shepherd, to join
Keith in leading and igniting the New Evangelization. This moment
marked the fulfillment of the divine promise given to Keith fifteen
years earlier.
“I sense that the moment has come to commit all of the
Church’s energies to a new evangelization… No believer in Christ,
no institution of the Church can avoid this supreme duty: to
proclaim Christ to all peoples.” ~ Pope John Paul II
2023: Igniting a Global Movement of Faith: Bridging Hearts
Through the Power of Love and the Universal Language of
Truth
On November 20, 2023, Keith and his wife, Tracy, took a
significant step by bringing together Christian faith leaders from
Orange County to launch the BFG Ministry at Christ Cathedral. This
initiative set the stage in their mission to unite the faithful and
advance the New Evangelization. Two weeks prior, the rector, Fr.