“It is the youth of today who will face the challenges of tomorrow in our Church and in our world. I invite you, the young people of our diocese, to believe in your power to choose your own path in life. Be generous with the Lord. As you discover your talents, be not concerned only about how they may benefit you, but how you can use them for the good of others. Christ has important work for you to do.
Know that you are not alone in your journey. There are those whom in your heart you know to be good. Seek their wisdom. Remember the Lord’s constant presence, and develop a way of prayer that will help you in your daily living. By offering the gift of yourself, make a positive difference in our Church and in our world.”
(Bishop Joseph L. Imesch, from Building a Vocation-rich Catholic Community, October 15, 1995.)
“Be generous in giving your life to the Lord. Do not be afraid! You have nothing to fear, because God is the Lord of history and of the universe. Let grow in you the desire for great and noble projects. Nourish a sense of solidarity: these are the sign of the divine action in your hearts. Place at the use of your communities the talents which Providence has lavished on you. The more ready you are to give yourselves to God and to others, the more you will discover the authentic meaning of life. God expects much of you!”
(Pope John Paul II, from the Message for the 23rd World Day of Prayer for vocations, April 28, 1996)
My dear friends, follow the example of Paul and be witnesses to the Risen Christ! Make Christ known, among your own age group and beyond, to those who are in search of “the great hope” that would give meaning to their lives. If Jesus has become your hope, communicate this to others with your joy and your spiritual, apostolic and social engagement. Let Christ dwell within you, and having placed all your faith and trust in him, spread this hope around you. Make choices that demonstrate your faith. Show that you understand the risks of idolizing money, material goods, career and success, and do not allow yourselves to be attracted by these false illusions. Do not yield to the rationale of selfish interests. Cultivate love of neighbour and try to put yourselves and your human talents and professional abilities at the service of the common good and of truth, always prepared to “make your defence to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you” (1 Pet 3:15). True Christians are never sad, even if they have to face trials of various kinds, because the presence of Jesus is the secret of their joy and peace....read more
(Pope Benedict XVI, from the Message for the 24th World Youth Day in Sydney, 2008)
Know that you are not alone in your journey. There are those whom in your heart you know to be good. Seek their wisdom. Remember the Lord’s constant presence, and develop a way of prayer that will help you in your daily living. By offering the gift of yourself, make a positive difference in our Church and in our world.”
(Bishop Joseph L. Imesch, from Building a Vocation-rich Catholic Community, October 15, 1995.)
“Be generous in giving your life to the Lord. Do not be afraid! You have nothing to fear, because God is the Lord of history and of the universe. Let grow in you the desire for great and noble projects. Nourish a sense of solidarity: these are the sign of the divine action in your hearts. Place at the use of your communities the talents which Providence has lavished on you. The more ready you are to give yourselves to God and to others, the more you will discover the authentic meaning of life. God expects much of you!”
(Pope John Paul II, from the Message for the 23rd World Day of Prayer for vocations, April 28, 1996)
My dear friends, follow the example of Paul and be witnesses to the Risen Christ! Make Christ known, among your own age group and beyond, to those who are in search of “the great hope” that would give meaning to their lives. If Jesus has become your hope, communicate this to others with your joy and your spiritual, apostolic and social engagement. Let Christ dwell within you, and having placed all your faith and trust in him, spread this hope around you. Make choices that demonstrate your faith. Show that you understand the risks of idolizing money, material goods, career and success, and do not allow yourselves to be attracted by these false illusions. Do not yield to the rationale of selfish interests. Cultivate love of neighbour and try to put yourselves and your human talents and professional abilities at the service of the common good and of truth, always prepared to “make your defence to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you” (1 Pet 3:15). True Christians are never sad, even if they have to face trials of various kinds, because the presence of Jesus is the secret of their joy and peace....read more
(Pope Benedict XVI, from the Message for the 24th World Youth Day in Sydney, 2008)
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