From the Apostles to the Internet- Evangelization Is Our Calling

From the earliest days of the Church, evangelization has been at the heart of our mission. The Apostles themselves, following Jesus’ command in Mark 16:15, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all creation,” risked everything to share the Good News. They traveled across continents, endured persecution, and even gave their lives so that others might know Christ.

Over the centuries, saints, missionaries, and everyday Catholics have carried that same torch, through homilies, letters, personal conversations, and works of mercy. Today, the mission is no less urgent. While the tools have changed, the call remains the same: share Jesus with the world.

A New Mission Field: The Internet

In the past, to reach hundreds of people, you might have had to preach in a town square or travel from village to village. Now, in just seconds, your words (or a single video) can reach hundreds, even thousands, online. Yet sadly, much of the internet has been used to spread pornography, meaningless distractions, and content that draws people away from God.

But imagine flipping that script. Imagine filling social media feeds not with negativity or temptation, but with hope, truth, and the love of Christ.

Pope Leo XIV’s Call for Digital Evangelization

Recently, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that “The digital world is the new Areopagus. If we do not speak of Christ there, others will speak in ways that lead hearts away from Him.” He urged Catholics to use their online presence, whether large or small, not for division or vanity, but for witness and mercy.

Why SmartGuy® Changes the Game

Evangelization can feel intimidating. What if you don’t know what to say? What if people criticize you? That’s where SmartGuy.com comes in. With over 1,000 five-minute videos, including 100 powerful faith-based lessons, you don’t have to create content from scratch. Simply:

Go to SmartGuy.com.
Pick a video that inspires you.
Share it on your social media.

That one post can reach 200–500 people on average - friends, family, coworkers, and strangers who might desperately need the encouragement, truth, or hope in that video. Some will scroll past. Others will pause. And a few might experience the exact message they needed that day to return to God.

A Positive Force in a Noisy World

The internet doesn’t have to be a place where faith goes to die. We can reclaim it. We can flood timelines with messages of humility, love, forgiveness, and faith. The same platforms that spread sin can spread salvation - if we choose to act. As Jesus said in Matthew 5:16:

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Your Post Could Be Someone’s Turning Point

You never know who will see your post at the right moment:

A teen struggling with identity who stumbles across a video about God’s love.
A father on the verge of giving up who hears a message of hope.
A friend you haven’t spoken to in years who realizes faith might be the answer they’ve been avoiding.

Every click, every share, every seed planted matters.

The Call to Action

This isn’t about being a preacher or having thousands of followers. It’s about using what you have - your profile, your network, your voice - for God’s work.

Go to SmartGuy.com, choose a video, and share it. Let’s turn the internet into a modern mission field where Christ is proclaimed, families are strengthened, and hearts are healed.

If the Apostles could risk everything to carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth, surely we can take a few minutes to carry it to the ends of the internet.