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Instead, they are a fixed point from which we can grow and meet new challenges. We should never underestimate the ability of young people to be open to contemplative prayer. [112] Das Wesen des Christentums. 9._Lectura dramatizada de la Exhortación Apostólica CHRISTUS VIVIT. An especially important quality in mentors is the acknowledgement of their own humanity – the fact that they are human beings who make mistakes: not perfect people but forgiven sinners. [125] “Popular” leaders, then, are those able to make everyone, including the poor, the vulnerable, the frail and the wounded, part of the forward march of youth. Do not deprive your youth of this friendship. Here I would point out that it doesn’t take much to make young people missionaries. 179. If we are indeed convinced that the Holy Spirit continues to inspire vocations to the priesthood and the religious life, we can “once more cast out the nets” in the Lord’s name, with complete confidence. The young Ruth was a model of generosity in remaining beside her mother-in-law who had fallen on hard times (cf. 149. This role is not and cannot be limited to priests and consecrated life, but the laity should also be empowered to take on such a role. 130. The word of God encourages us to remain close to the elderly, so that we can benefit from their experience: “Stand in the assembly of the elders. 217. What is important is that we make use of everything that has borne good fruit and effectively communicates the joy of the Gospel. His memory is a heart filled with tender compassion, one that finds joy in ‘deleting’ from us every trace of evil”. Christianity is a person who loved me immensely, who demands and claims my love. [133] Document of the Pre-Synodal Meeting for the Preparation of the XV Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Rome (24 March 2018), 12. 111. 252. “The life that Jesus gives us is a love story, a life history that wants to blend with ours and sink roots in the soil of our own lives. In this way, the Church makes a fundamental contribution to the integral education of the young in various parts of the world”. “The people wants everyone to share in the common good and thus agree to keep pace with its least members, so that all can arrive together”. I have sometimes seen young and beautiful trees, their branches reaching to the sky, pushing ever higher, and they seemed a song of hope. In the midst of this tragedy, which rightly pains us, “the Lord Jesus, who never abandons his Church, offers her the strength and the means to set out on a new path”. La Parole de Dieu délivre de toutes les oppressions! Today, a culture of the ephemeral dominates, but it is an illusion. The world is destroyed by enmity. Many young people are attracted by the possibility of helping others, especially children and the poor. A message that becomes a life fully lived”.[93]. “It is to learn to feel connected to others by more than merely utilitarian and practical bonds, to be united in such a way as to feel that our life is a bit more human. But the real question is: ‘For whom am I?’”. This ideological colonization is especially harmful to the young. The charism of listening that the Holy Spirit calls forth within the communities might also receive institutional recognition as a form of ecclesial service”. 293. King Saul was also young when the Lord called him to undertake his mission (cf. I hope that you will be serious enough about yourselves to make an effort to grow spiritually. Digital spaces blind us to the vulnerability of another human being and prevent us from our own self-reflection. Rejoice with him as with a friend who has triumphed. Mentors should not lead young people as passive followers, but walk alongside them, allowing them to be active participants in the journey. 55. Young people make decisions in professional, social and political fields, and in other more radical ways that determine the shape of their lives”. In the end, Sebastian was flogged to death. Then, with affection and power, he proclaims the word to them, leading them to interpret the events they had experienced in the light of the Scriptures. Friendship is one of life’s gifts and a grace from God. " Es propio del joven disponerse al cambio, ser capaz de volver a . I like to think that “two Christians who marry have recognized the call of the Lord in their own love story, the vocation to form one flesh and one life from two, male and female. Mt 3:13-17). To talk about young people is to talk about promise and to talk about joy. in lucem emiserunt La Porte Dutheil et Brequigny ; quarto volumini insunt [.] Fragmentation is also felt by the communities they leave behind, which lose their most vigorous and enterprising elements, and by families, especially when one or both of the parents migrates, leaving the children in the country of origin. What is my real place in this world? A love that is generous and outgoing, that acts and takes risks, may at times make mistakes. The age group considered by the Synod (16-29 years) does not represent a homogeneous category, but is composed of distinct groups, each with its own life experience”. 78. You are not up for sale! 166. Deste modo, o Santo Padre recorda todo o fato de que Cristo traz esperança aos jovens do mundo. [152] Indeed, “this is all the more important when some novelty presents itself in our lives. Your life ought to be a prophetic stimulus to others and leave a mark on this world, the unique mark that only you can leave. But they will be better integrated into communities that are open, living their faith, eager to radiate Christ, joyful, free, fraternal and committed. In other parts of the world, even more than generational conflict between young people and adults, there is mutual estrangement. Don’t go through life anaesthetized or approach the world like tourists. Let us look briefly at each of them. Kateri consecrated herself to God and died saying: “Jesus, I love you!”, 56. [39], 87. In the risen Lord’s dialogue with Simon Peter, his great question was: “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” (Jn 21:16). We need to keep reminding ourselves of this, because we can risk seeing Jesus Christ simply as a fine model from the distant past, as a memory, as someone who saved us two thousand years ago. Cristo Vive, Capítulo 2 ¿Qué es la exhortación apostólica? Ulysses, in order not to give in to the siren song that bewitched his sailors and made them crash against the rocks, tied himself to the mast of the ship and had his companions plug their ears. I propose another way, one born of freedom, enthusiasm, creativity and new horizons, while at the same time cultivating the roots that nourish and sustain us. 142. If you want to go far, go together”. [124] EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF ARGENTINA, Declaración de San Miguel, Buenos Aires, 1969, X, 1. He even compares himself to a lover who goes so far as to write his beloved on the palm of his hands, to keep her face always before him: “See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands!” (Is 49:6). 168. 36. 129. Others work to develop their talents and knowledge, so as to feel more sure of themselves. A juventude de Jesus [23-29] A sua juventude ilumina-nos [30-33] A juventude da Igreja [34] [45], 92. Papa Francisco. Yet to understand this phenomenon as a whole, we need to realize that, like every human reality, it has its share of limitations and deficiencies. For example, it is true that the digital world can expose you to the risk of self-absorption, isolation and empty pleasure. It is not enough that everything be calm and peaceful. Many of them are young. 276. When Saint John Bosco taught him that holiness involves being constantly joyful, he opened his heart to a contagious joy. They do not shun or fear those young people who have experienced hurt or borne the weight of the cross. 152. Young people can offer the Church the beauty of youth by renewing her ability to “rejoice with new beginnings, to give unreservedly of herself, to be renewed and to set out for ever greater accomplishments”. Or is my weeping only the self-centred whining of those who cry because they want something else?”[31] Try to learn to weep for all those young people less fortunate than yourselves. Yet we can also experience ecstasy when we recognize in others their hidden beauty, their dignity and their grandeur as images of God and children of the Father. He values and respects you, but he also keeps offering you more: more of his friendship, more fervour in prayer, more hunger for his word, more longing to receive Christ in the Eucharist, more desire to live by his Gospel, more inner strength, more peace and spiritual joy. Realize that there is beauty in the labourer who returns home grimy and unkempt, but with the joy of having earned food for his family. This has nothing to do with inventing ourselves or creating ourselves out of nothing. It does us no good “to sit down and long for times past; we must meet our culture with realism and love and fill it with the Gospel. They may seem appealing and exciting, although in time they will only leave you feeling empty, weary and alone. In others, we can glimpse an ideal of human fraternity, which is no small thing. The last images we have of Jesus as a child are those of a tiny refugee in Egypt (cf. Don’t let yourselves be led astray by those who propose a life of rampant individualism that in the end leads to isolation and the worst sort of loneliness. Alongside some who are indifferent, there are many others who are ready to commit themselves to initiatives of volunteer work, active citizenship and social solidarity. In the Old Testament [6-11] In the New Testament [12-21], Jesus’ youth [23-29] His youth teaches us [30-33] The youth of the Church [34] A Church open to renewal [35-38] A Church attentive to the signs of the times [39-42] Mary, the young woman of Nazareth [43-48] Young saints [49-63], CHAPTER THREE You are the “now” of God, In positive terms [65-67]Many ways of being young [68-70]Some experiences of young people [71-85], Living in a world in crisis [72-80]Desires, hurts and longings [81-85], The digital environment [86-90]Migrants as an epitome of our time [91-94]Ending every form of abuse [95-102]A way out [103-110], CHAPTER FOUR A great message for all young people, A God who is love [112- 117] Christ saves you [118-123] He is alive! Il vit, le Christ, notre espérance et il est la plus belle jeunesse de ce monde. These aspects of Jesus’ life can prove inspiring for all those young people who are developing and preparing to take up their mission in life. This missionary vocation thus has to do with service. These ways of seeking God are seen particularly in young people who are poor, but also those in other sectors of society. In some young people, we can see a desire for God, albeit still vague and far from knowledge of the God of revelation. For example, there are times when God speaks of himself as an affectionate father who plays with his children: “I led them with cords of compassion, with bands of love. Mt 13:24-30). 268. If you see an intelligent man, visit him; let your foot wear out his doorstep” (Sir 6:34.36). In the words of the Swiss Bishops: “God is there where we thought he had abandoned us and there was no further hope of salvation. CAPÍTULO I. Capítulo 2: 2._Lectura dramatizada de la Exhortación Apostólica CHRISTUS . At one point in the Gospel he is called “the carpenter’s son” (Mt 13:55) and another time simply “the carpenter” (Mk 6:3). He asks them questions and listens patiently to their version of events, and in this way he helps them recognize what they were experiencing. Roots are not anchors chaining us to past times and preventing us from facing the present and creating something new. For this reason, he grants spouses his grace, which is at once light and the strength enabling them to achieve progressively their ideal of married life in accordance with God’s plan”.[147]. To create strong bonds requires confidence and trust nurtured daily by patience and forgiveness. In this sense, helping the poor financially must always be a provisional solution in the face of pressing needs”. In this way, you will not be a photocopy. We will never know what that one young man, upon whom Jesus gazed with love and to whom he stretched out his hand, might have been for us, what he might have done for mankind. She was energetic, ready to set out immediately once she knew that her cousin needed her. It is not healthy to confuse communication with mere virtual contact. True love is passionate. Please, don’t take early retirement. The Church needs your momentum, your intuitions, your faith. 234. Groups that gather to adore the Blessed Sacrament or to pray with the word of God have also increased. Work can dictate their use of time and can determine what they can afford to do or buy. 200. God lights up stars to help us keep walking: “The stars shine in their watches, and are glad; he calls them and they say: ‘Here we are!’” (Bar 3:34-35). [163] SAINT JOHN PAUL II, Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis (25 March 1992), 10: AAS 84 (1992), 672. This kind of listening seeks to discern their ultimate intention, the intention that definitively decides the meaning of their life. SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS, Summa Theologiae, II-II, q. 235. He loves you, dear young people, for you are the means by which he can spread his light and hope. The Church has always sought to develop ways of providing the young with the best education possible. Indeed, “youth” does not exist: there exist only young people, each with the reality of his or her own life. 37. Finally, there is a third truth, inseparable from the second: Christ is alive! In such places, much can be offered, without great expenditure of funds. How do the two complement one another? Never forget that “he forgives us seventy times seven. Work is an expression of human dignity, a path of development and of social inclusion. Go out of yourselves”.[77]. With him, hope never fails. They killed him, the holy one, the just one, the innocent one, but he triumphed in the end. It only means that adults want to snatch youth for themselves, not that they respect, love and care for young people. The very first words, then, that I would like to say to every young Christian are these: Christ is . Jesus, himself eternally young, wants to give us hearts that are ever young. However far you may wander, he is always there, the Risen One. But the only follow-up to this is a series of “formation” meetings featuring talks about doctrinal and moral issues, the evils of today’s world, the Church, her social doctrine, chastity, marriage, birth control and so on. The elderly have dreams built up of memories and images that bear the mark of their long experience. Some even ask expressly to be left alone, as they find the presence of the Church a nuisance, even an irritant. Lk 4:1-14). [119] Singing can be a great incentive to young people as they make their way through life. [105] It is a beautiful thing when “young men and maidens together, old men and children, praise the name of the Lord” (Ps 148:12-13). After that unexpected and moving encounter, they left everything and followed him. [26], 69. Our sins are before the eyes of everyone; they appear all too clearly in the lines on the age-old face of the Church, our Mother and Teacher. 274. It is enough to have an open mind towards all those who have the desire and willingness to be encountered by God’s revealed truth. [63] He does not keep track of your failings and he always helps you learn something even from your mistakes. The disciples heard Jesus calling them to be his friends. May these and so many other young people who perhaps in silence and hiddenness lived the Gospel to the full, intercede for the Church, so that she may be full of joyous, courageous and committed young people who can offer the world new testimonies of holiness. Contemplate his blood poured out with such great love, and let yourself be cleansed by it. I do not want to offer you any such thing, and with great love I urge you not to let yourselves be taken in by this ideology. Grave concern was also expressed by Churches whose members feel forced to escape war and persecution and by others who see in these forced migrations a threat to their survival. It is as if he tried to find different ways of showing that love, so that, with one of them at least, he could touch your heart. What does it mean to live the years of our youth in the transforming light of the Gospel? In this way, discernment becomes a genuine means of spiritual combat, helping us to follow the Lord more faithfully. It is unhelpful to buy into the cult of youth or foolishly to dismiss others simply because they are older or from another generation. Rev 2:4)”. 196. DU SAINT-PÈRE FRANÇOIS. There is also a beauty, unrelated to appearances or fashionable dress, in all those men and women who pursue their personal vocation with love, in selfless service of community or nation, in the hard work of building a happy family, in the selfless and demanding effort to advance social harmony. As we read in the ancient biblical book of Ecclesiastes: “I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should enjoy his work” (3:22). Isolation, on the other hand, saps our strength and exposes us to the worst evils of our time. [98] Address at the Vigil, XXIV World Youth Day in Panama, (26 January 2019): L’Osservatore Romano, 28-29 January 2019, 6. Christ is alive! There are many priests, men and women religious, lay and professional persons, and indeed qualified young people, who can help the young with their vocational discernment. 28. They are at a time of life when they begin to assume a number of responsibilities, sharing alongside adults in the growth of the family, society and the Church. Matthew situates the time of the Lord’s youth between two events: his family’s return to Nazareth after their exile, and Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan, the beginning of his public ministry. Jn 15:16). All should regard us as friends and neighbours, like the apostles, who “enjoyed the good will of all the people” (Acts 2:47; cf. Consequently, I will speak to young people directly in some places, while in others I will propose some more general considerations for the Church’s discernment. Orpheus, on the other hand, did something else to counter the siren song: he intoned an even more beautiful melody, which enchanted the sirens. Bombarded as we are by so many enticements, we can grow too isolated, lose our sense of reality and inner clarity, and easily succumb”. [68] Address at the Meeting with Young People during the Synod (6 October 2018): L’Osservatore Romano, 8-9 October 2018, 7. 9, 13. She is not afraid to reveal the sins of her members, which some try at times to hide, before the burning light of the word of the Gospel, which cleanses and purifies. His call is attractive and intriguing. 128. At every moment, you are infinitely loved. On the other hand, we cannot separate spiritual from cultural formation. At the Synod, “many pointed to the shortage of qualified people devoted to accompaniment. [164] Prayer Vigil with Young Italians at the Circus Maximus in Rome (11 August 2018): L’Osservatore Romano, 13-14 August 2018, 6. [62] This is especially the case with young people, for whenever you are united, you have marvellous strength. Alive, he can be present in your life at every moment, to fill it with light and to take away all sorrow and solitude. [85] Cf. God loves the joy of young people. If in your heart you can learn to appreciate the beauty of this message, if you are willing to encounter the Lord, if you are willing to let him love you and save you, if you can make friends with him and start to talk to him, the living Christ, about the realities of your life, then you will have a profound experience capable of sustaining your entire Christian life. At other times, he speaks of himself as filled with the love of a mother whose visceral love for her children makes it impossible for her to neglect or abandon them: “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? No Antigo Testamento [6-11] No Novo Testamento [12-21] Capítulo II JESUS CRISTO SEMPRE JOVEM. With great affection, I address this Apostolic Exhortation to all Christian young people. 86. “The digital environment is characteristic of the contemporary world. Lk 2:51); he did not disown his family. He praised the Lord for his creatures. Precisely because they are such privileged places of personal development, the Christian community has always been concerned to train teachers and administrators, and to found its own schools of various kinds and levels. Or maybe he was just not the father you needed. No, education makes us raise questions, keeps us from being anaesthetized by banality, and impels us to pursue meaning in life. How could God take pleasure in someone incapable of enjoying his small everyday blessings, someone blind to the simple pleasures we find all around us? We need to ask: Do I know myself, quite apart from my illusions and emotions? She is the supreme model for a youthful Church that seeks to follow Christ with enthusiasm and docility. [142] Meeting with the Young People of Umbria in Assisi (4 October 2013): 105 (2013), 921. In his genius and mercy, he takes our triumphs and our failures and weaves beautiful tapestries that are full of irony. [136] The Second Vatican Council helped us to recognize anew this call addressed to each of us: “All the faithful, whatever their condition or state, are called by the Lord, each in his or her own way, to that perfect holiness by which the Father himself is perfect”.[137]. #cristonautas #Fundaciónpane #christusvivit #pastoraljuvenil #pjlatinoamerica #jovenes Laura Vargas, Secretaria Ejecutiva de PJ Región Nororiente, Guatemala1. 194. The devotion of the prophet Jeremiah to his mission shows what can happen when the brashness of youth is joined to the power of God. As a Church, may we never fail to weep before these tragedies of our young. 97. “The Synod reaffirms the firm commitment made to adopting rigorous preventative measures intended to avoid the recurrence [of these crimes], starting with the selection and formation of those to whom tasks of responsibility and education will be entrusted”. Lectures de la messe. 193. Along with the stratagems of a false cult of youth and appearance, we are also witnessing attempts to promote a spirituality without God, an affectivity without community or concern for those who suffer, a fear of the poor, viewed as dangerous, and a variety of claims to offer a future paradise that nonetheless seems increasingly distant. 84. Rather, we need projects that can strengthen them, accompany them and impel them to encounter others, to engage in generous service, in mission. For one of the greatest joys that any educator can have is to see a student turn into a strong, well-integrated person, a leader, someone prepared to give. Yet this silence does not make us close in on ourselves. 2. [109] When older people look at life closely, often they instinctively know what lies behind the tangled threads, and they recognize what God can create even out of our mistakes. Mercy, creativity and hope make life grow. He walks through our streets, and he quietly stops and looks into our eyes. Instead, it is something I cannot uproot from my being without destroying my very self. In fact, “Jesus did not grow up in a narrow and stifling relationship with Mary and Joseph, but readily interacted with the wider family, the relatives of his parents and their friends”. They do not want to see a Church that is silent and afraid to speak, but neither one that is always battling obsessively over two or three issues. In some host countries, migration causes fear and alarm, often fomented and exploited for political ends. At the Synod, we heard that “the young are focused on the future and they face life with energy and dynamism. [99], 186. O Batismo, a sua preparação e o compromisso de dar continuidade às recomendações batismais, já nos põem em contacto também com quantos não vivem comprometidamente a sua fé cristã. It has two purposes: to love and to generate life. Christus Vivit; Accueil. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died in 1925, “was a young man filled with a joy that swept everything along with it, a joy that also overcame many difficulties in his life”. He never breaks his covenant. 219. “Friendship and discussion, often within more or less structured groups, offer the opportunity to strengthen social and relational skills in a context in which one is neither analysed nor judged. In the Lord’s passion we see a young man who wanted to follow Jesus, but in fear ran away naked (cf. In this way, by learning from one another, we can better reflect that wonderful multifaceted reality that Christ’s Church is meant to be. Drawn to the Father, he grew up concerned for his affairs: “Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business?” (Lk 2:49). In this chapter, I have taken time to look at the reality of young people in today’s world. He turned his gaze to the future, entrusting himself into the Father’s safe hands in the strength of the Spirit. 117. [81] Address to the Volunteers of the XXXIV World Youth Day in Panama (27 January 2019): L’Osservatore Romano, 28-29 January 2019, 11. 133. [126] Cf. Without doubt, the increase of separation, divorce, second unions and single-parent families can cause great suffering and a crisis of identity in young people. I ask young people to let themselves be inspired by this vast majority. Although work may not help achieve their dreams, it is important for young adults to nurture a vision, learn how to work in a truly personal and life-giving way, and to continue to discern God’s call”. The young Blessed Chiara Badano, who died in 1990, “experienced how pain could be transfigured by love… The key to her peace and joy was her complete trust in the Lord and the acceptance of her illness as a mysterious expression of his will for her sake and that of others”.[23]. This kind of listening seeks to discern the salutary promptings of the good Spirit who proposes to us the Lord’s truth, but also the traps laid by the evil spirit – his empty works and promises. In Gideon, we see the frankness of young people, who are not used to sugar-coating reality. 116. Do you need love? For “the glory of young men is their strength, but the beauty of old men is their grey hair” (Prov 20:29). You will not find it in dissipation, using other people, or trying to be possessive or domineering. The old dream dreams, and the young see visions. In a word, this was a time of preparation, when Jesus grew in his relationship with the Father and with others. Nor can we overlook the importance of the arts, like theatre, painting, and others. [78] Five Loaves and Two Fish, Pauline Books and Media, 2003, pp. Don’t let that happen to you! When told that the Lord was with him, he responded: “But if the Lord is with us, why then have all these things happened to us?” (Jg 6:13). Acts 2:4-11). Have mercy on me!”. They are its present; even now, they are helping to enrich it. Marcel was imprisoned in a concentration camp in Austria, where he strengthened his fellow prisoners in faith amid harsh labours. 266. While still very young, she accepted the message of the angel, yet she was not afraid to ask questions (cf. The first kind of sensitivity is directed to the individual. . He began his public mission in the prime of life, and thus “a light dawned” (Mt 4:16) that would shine most brightly when he gave his life to the very end. [130] Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (24 November 2013), 124: AAS 105 (2013), 1072. This calls for a deeper kind of listening, one able to discern the direction in which that person truly wants to move. Their efforts are like a great forest that quietly grows. But what would be the result of such an attitude? “We can remind today’s young people, who have their own blend of heroic ambitions and insecurities, that a life without love is an arid life”. Many young people are concerned about their bodies, trying to build up physical strength or improve their appearance. [54] Doubtless, such clericalism can make consecrated persons lose respect for the sacred and inalienable worth of each person and of his or her freedom. TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO THE ENTIRE PEOPLE OF GOD. He is our hope, and in a wonderful way he brings youth to our world, and everything he touches becomes young, new, full of life. And if you see a priest at risk, because he has lost the joy of his ministry, or seeks affective compensation, or is taking the wrong path, remind him of his commitment to God and his people, remind him of the Gospel and urge him to hold to his course. Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you” (Is 49:15). This is helpful, since it situates our whole life in relation to the God who loves us. It is worth your every effort to invest in the family; there you will find the best incentives to mature and the greatest joys to experience and share. What good are possessions or appearances? That is how God the Father see things; he knows how to cherish and nurture the seeds of goodness sown in the hearts of the young. I call us to be memory keepers. 5. Think about it: if someone tells young people to ignore their history, to reject the experiences of their elders, to look down on the past and to look forward to a future that he holds out, doesn’t it then become easy to draw them along so that they only do what he tells them? Ihre ethische und pädagogische Bedeutung, Würzburg, 3rd ed., 1955, 20. Familia Fagáceas pertinet et etiam Chapala seu Chaparro cognominatus est. This is not good, because “work is a necessity, part of the meaning of life on this earth, a path to growth, human development and personal fulfilment. To be credible to young people, there are times when she needs to regain her humility and simply listen, recognizing that what others have to say can provide some light to help her better understand the Gospel. 24. Often, grandparents are a crucial aid in affection and religious education: with their wisdom they are a vital link in the relationship between generations”.[145]. [110] EDUARDO PIRONIO, Message to Young Argentinians at the National Youth Meeting in Cordoba, (12-15 September 1985), 2. This does not involve losing anything of your spontaneity, boldness, enthusiasm and tenderness. In these three truths – God loves you; Christ is your Saviour; he is alive – we see God the Father and Jesus. Even more realistic questions then follow: Do I have the abilities needed to offer this kind of service? Phil 2:5)”. I would now like to speak of vocation in the strict sense, as a call to missionary service to others. To all these orphans – including perhaps ourselves – communities like a parish or school should offer possibilities for experiencing openness and love, affirmation and growth. 171 Likes, 16 Comments - Parroquia San Andrés Kim M. (@parroquia_sakm) on Instagram: "Resumen del Campamento - PARTE 1 . Do not let yourselves be enslaved by forms of ideological colonization that put ideas in your heads, with the result that you end up becoming slaves, addicts, failures in life. O Scribd é o maior site social de leitura e publicação do mundo. (Christus Vivit 67) When Jesus invites himself to walk with the disciples on the road to Emmaus, the disciples acknowledge, once they have left, that their hearts were burning when Jesus spoke to them… In the ordinary course of our daily lives, encounters can change the course of a life, but very often this is done gently, without frictions Together with the Synod Fathers, I wish to thank, with gratitude and affection, “those who had the courage to report the evil they experienced: they help the Church to acknowledge what happened and the need to respond decisively”. It would be helpful if this shared energy could be channelled and organized in a more stable way and with clear goals, so as to be even more effective. No documento, composto por nove capítulos divididos em 299 parágrafos, o Papa explica que se deixou « inspirar pela riqueza . Vocatur ilicis, sed nomen eius est Quercus ilex. 54. Author: São João Crisóstomo Publisher: Pia Sociedade de São Paulo - Editora Paulus Size: 21.80 MB Format: PDF Category : Religion Languages : pt-BR Pages : 984 Depois dos comentários às Cartas aos Romanos, aos Gálatas e aos Efésios, neste segundo tomo dedicado aos Comentários de São João Crisóstomo (347-407) ao Corpus Paulinum, isto é, às quatorze epístolas paulinas arroladas no . Surely, they assumed, Jesus was there, mingling with the others, joking with other young people, listening to the adults tell stories and sharing the joys and sorrows of the group. Work allows young adults to meet their practical needs but even more importantly to seek meaning and fulfilment of their dreams and visions. In the meantime, many attractively packaged offers will come your way. The Lord comes there to sow and to be sown”.[138]. Yet this joyful experience of encounter with the Lord should never be replaced by a kind of “indoctrination”. I would like each of you to ask yourself this question: Can I weep? He had the courage to confront the religious and political authorities of his time; he knew what it was to feel misunderstood and rejected; he experienced the fear of suffering and he knew the frailty of the Passion. When they returned to the community, those disciples heard the good news that the Lord was indeed risen (cf. [19] Prayer at the Conclusion of the Way of the Cross, XXXIV World Youth Day in Panama (26 January 2019): L’Osservatore Romano, 27 January 2019, 12. Así comienza la Exhortación Apostólica Postsinodal «Christus vivit» del Papa Francisco, firmada el lunes 25 de marzo en la Santa Casa de Loreto y dirigida «a los jóvenes y a todo el pueblo de Dios». Friends are so sensitive to this that they can already imagine the smile on their friend’s face when he or she opens that gift. Without yielding to evasions or illusions, “she accompanied the suffering of her Son; she supported him by her gaze and protected him with her heart. 74. “Even more numerous in the world are young people who suffer forms of marginalization and social exclusion for religious, ethnic or economic reasons. God was not offended by that reproach, but went on to order him: “Go in this might of yours and deliver Israel!” (Jg 6:14). Many young people, whether by force or lack of alternatives, live by committing crimes and acts of violence: child soldiers, armed criminal gangs, drug trafficking, terrorism, and so on. The Lord himself urges us: “Come, let us argue it out” (Is 1:18). A mentor should therefore nurture the seeds of faith in young people, without expecting to immediately see the fruits of the work of the Holy Spirit. Her ‘yes and her desire to serve were stronger than any doubts or difficulties’”. 249. Mt 7:24-25). You have nothing to lose, and he can change your life, fill it with light and lead it along a better path. Motivated by this spirit, we can move towards a participatory and co-responsible Church, one capable of appreciating its own rich variety, gratefully accepting the contributions of the lay faithful, including young people and women, consecrated persons, as well as groups, associations and movements. Fall in love, stay in love, and it will decide everything”. To think that nothing can be definitive is a deceptive lie. We have to realize that the wisdom needed for life bursts the confines of our present-day media resources. By saying to her: “Young girl, get up (talitha cum)”, he made her more responsible for her life, opening before her the door to youth. Mateo 19:21 ven, sígueme. With faith in the risen Lord, they can confront them with creativity and hope, ever ready to be of service, like the servants at the wedding feast, who unknowingly cooperated in Jesus’ first miracle. [107] What can we teach them? Sing, but keep going… If you make progress, you will continue your journey, but be sure that your progress is in virtue, true faith and right living. 47. In a word, true youth means having a heart capable of loving, whereas everything that separates us from others makes the soul grow old. In this way, they provide frames of reference for firmly establishing a new society. 137. “Youth, as a phase in the development of the personality, is marked by dreams which gather momentum, by relationships which acquire more and more consistency and balance, by trials and experiments, and by choices which gradually build a life project. [63] Homily at Mass, XXXI World Youth Day in Krakow (31 July 2016): AAS 108 (2016), 963. Sometimes mentors are put on a pedestal, and when they fall, it may have a devastating impact on young people’s ability to continue to engage with the Church. Each age has its beauty, and the years of our youth need to be marked by shared ideals, hopes and dreams, great horizons that we can contemplate together. 264. The very fact that the Church can embrace all these varied perspectives allows her to play a prophetic role in society with regard to the issue of migration”. For example, since they are already so familiar with social networks, they should be encouraged to fill them with God, fraternity and commitment. [65] And if you sin and stray far from him, he will come to lift you up by the power of his cross. Gradually Jesus makes us appreciate his grandeur and draw nearer to him. 98. “Abuse exists in various forms: the abuse of power, the abuse of conscience, sexual and financial abuse. It has to do with finding our true selves in the light of God and letting our lives flourish and bear fruit. [96] Cf. If the years of your youth are to serve their purpose in life, they must be a time of generous commitment, whole-hearted dedication, and sacrifices that are difficult but ultimately fruitful. This helps us to grow in the virtue of prudence and to give an overall direction to our life through concrete choices, in the serene awareness of both our gifts and our limitations”. And that is seen in a deeper inclination of the heart, beyond the surface level of their likes and feelings. [122] Some Fathers of the Church used the example of the training of athletes to encourage the young to develop their strength and to overcome idleness and boredom. In this way, you will contribute greatly to something fundamental: preventing these atrocities from being repeated. Traduzioni in contesto per "Viviti" in italiano-portoghese da Reverso Context: Viviti la natura con fantasia e creatività. That is how the Lord goes out to meet everyone. Two curious details in the Gospel of Mark show how those risen with Christ are called to authentic youth. "Christus Vivit": 2019 Exhortación Apostólica Postsinodal del Papa Francisco a los Jóvenes y a Todo el Pueblo de Dios El Papa Francisco comienza su exhortación apostólica post-sinodal a los jóvenes y a todo el Pueblo de Dios con palabras de esperanza: He missed the opportunity of what surely would have been a great friendship. In the silence of their heart, they have a store of experiences that can teach us not to make mistakes or be taken in by false promises. [81], 156. Jesus’ baptism was not like our own, which introduces us to the life of grace, but a consecration prior to his embarking on the great mission of his life. 17. If you are young in years, but feel weak, weary or disillusioned, ask Jesus to renew you. [160] ROMANO GUARDINI, Die Lebensalter. Jesús le dijo: Si quieres ser perfecto, ve y vende lo que posees y da a los pobres, y tendrás tesoro en los cielos; y ven, sígueme. Don’t observe life from a balcony. The way they were instructed in religious and moral values did not prepare them to uphold those values in a world that holds them up to ridicule, nor did they learn ways of praying and practicing the faith that can be easily sustained amid the fast pace of today’s society. But opposed to these hopes and dreams that generate decisions, there is always the temptation to complain or give up. 98. She also joined the disciples in awaiting the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (cf. The desire to dominate, lack of dialogue and transparency, forms of double life, spiritual emptiness, as well as psychological weaknesses, are the terrain on which corruption thrives”. It makes us realize that nothing is the result of pure chance but that everything in our lives can become a way of responding to the Lord, who has a wonderful plan for us. Yet in that sorrowful plea, the words of Jesus make themselves heard: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Mt 5:4). Without making too many human calculations, and without worrying about things that challenge your security, put out into the deep. Youth is more than simply a period of time; it is a state of mind. And even as he enjoys the complete bliss of the life of the resurrection, we, for our part, can work generously to help him build his kingdom in this world, by bringing his message, his light, and above all his love, to others (cf. All should regard young people with understanding, appreciation and affection, and avoid constantly judging them or demanding of them a perfection beyond their years. 85. The young want to be protagonists of change. At times, seeing a world so full of violence and selfishness, young people can be tempted to withdraw into small groups, shunning the challenges and issues posed by life in society and in the larger world. SUPPORT CHRISTUS VIVIT CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP 2023. The Lord cannot fail in his promise to provide the Church with shepherds, for without them she would not be able to live and carry out her mission. [50] Address at the Conclusion of the Meeting on the Protection of Minors in the Church (24 February 2019): L’Osservatore Romano, 25-26 February 2019, 10. 1. Forgiving his executioner, Isidore died in 1909. 197. As a result, Carlo said, “everyone is born as an original, but many people end up dying as photocopies”. My response was that “I see someone who is searching for his or her own path, who wants to fly on their two feet, who faces the world and looks at the horizon with eyes full of the future, full of hope as well as illusions. As in the parable, the small seeds sown by young people can yield a rich harvest (cf. 189. Broader and more flexible, it goes out to those places where real young people are active, and fosters the natural leadership qualities and the charisms sown by the Holy Spirit. [15], 41. Jesus does not teach you, young people, from afar or from without, but from within your very youth, a youth he shares with you. We are sent today to proclaim the Good News of Jesus to a new age. Jesus can bring all the young people of the Church together in a single dream, “a great dream, a dream with a place for everyone. It is meant to remind you of certain convictions born of our faith, and at the same time to encourage you to grow in holiness and in commitment to your personal vocation. 14-16). You will find it in a way that will make you genuinely happy. En la Exhortación Apostólica Christus Vivit, Cristo vive, el Papa Francisco se dirige a toda la Iglesia, pero en especial a los jóvenes del mundo. Noscitur arbor umbrae frondentis et semper viridis naturae. Première lecture « Il convenait que Dieu mène à sa perfection, par des souffrances, celui qui est à l'origine du salut » (He 2, 5-12) They can stop her from becoming corrupt; they can keep her moving forward, prevent her from being proud and sectarian, help her to be poorer and to bear better witness, to take the side of the poor and the outcast, to fight for justice and humbly to let herself be challenged. Young people need to be approached with the grammar of love, not by being preached at. 220. When you feel you are growing old out of sorrow, resentment or fear, doubt or failure, he will always be there to restore your strength and your hope. 150. Christus vivit CAPITULO 1 "Jesus, el eternamente joven, quiere regalarnos un corazon siempre joven. Digital media can expose people to the risk of addiction, isolation and gradual loss of contact with concrete reality, blocking the development of authentic interpersonal relationships. A Jewish servant girl of the foreign commander Naaman intervened with faith and helped him to be cured of his illness (cf. May you be moved by that same irresistible impulse that led Saint Paul to say: “Woe to me if I do not proclaim the Gospel” (1 Cor 9:16)! This produces a cultural devastation that is just as serious as the disappearance of species of animals and plants. Are you seeking powerful emotions? Besides making them poor, the lack of work impacts negatively on young people’s capacity to dream and to hope, and it deprives them of the possibility of contributing to the development of society. In many countries, the internet and social networks already represent a firmly established forum for reaching and involving young people, not least in pastoral initiatives and activities”. 203. Faith in Jesus leads to greater hope, to a certainty based not on our qualities and skills, but on the word of God, on the invitation that comes from him. 271. I would now like to take up some of those reflections and apply them to the way we discern our own vocation in the world. DO SANTO PADRE FRANCISCO. Although many young people are happy to see a Church that is humble yet confident in her gifts and capable of offering fair and fraternal criticism, others want a Church that listens more, that does more than simply condemn the world. “We must remember that prayerful discernment has to be born of an openness to listening – to the Lord and to others, and to reality itself, which always challenges us in new ways. Their example shows what the young are capable of, when they open themselves up to encounter Christ”.[20]. This violence destroys many young lives. [122] Address to a Delegation of the International Special Olympics (16 February 2017): L’Osservatore Romano, 17 February 2017, 8. CAPÍTULO IX. Jesus was not a bystander. Apenas terminado el funeral por el Papa emérito, presidido por el Papa Francisco el pasado jueves, 5 de enero, comenzaron a circular comentarios sobre la supuesta frialdad de la homilía pronunciada por Jorge Mario Bergoglio, en un nuevo intento de remarcar las diferencias entre ambos, y también la diferencia con la que había pronunciado el propio Joseph Ratzinger cuando ofició las . Beauty is associated with a youthful appearance, cosmetic treatments that hide the traces of time. If this is to happen, you need to realize one basic truth: being young is not only about pursuing fleeting pleasures and superficial achievements. Francisco, no último andamento da sua Exortação aos jovens de todo o mundo, após o Sínodo dos Bispos de 2018, dedica o capítulo IX ao discernimento. In her presence, a young Church was born, as the apostles went forth to give birth to a new world (cf. I ask you also to be protagonists of this transformation. He is foolish enough to delude himself, and resilient enough to recover from that delusion”.[75]. In that same century, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a young native of North America, was persecuted for her faith and, to escape, walked over three hundred kilometres in the wilderness. The Bible also tells us: “Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old” (Prov 23:22). When we discover that God is calling us to something, that this or that is what we were made for – whether it be nursing, carpentry, communication, engineering, teaching, art or any other kind of work – then we will be able to summon up our best capacities for sacrifice, generosity and dedication. [51] At the same time, the determination to apply the “actions and sanctions that are so necessary” must be reiterated. 170. Resumen de Christus Vivit, Cristo vive: corran más rápido que los lentos y temerosos. Those who are single, even if not by their own choice, can offer a particular witness to that vocation through their own path of personal growth. Do not be afraid to go and bring Christ into every area of life, to the fringes of society, even to those who seem farthest away and most indifferent. That power will constantly be revealed in your lives too, for he came to give you life, “and life in abundance” (Jn 10:10). Así comienza la Exhortación Apostólica post-sinodal "Christus vivit" de Francisco, firmada el lunes 25 de . 122. [103] It is really a matter of being open to receiving a wisdom passed down from generation to generation, a wisdom familiar with human weakness and not deserving to vanish before the novelties of consumer society and the market. When everything seems to be standing still and stagnant, when our personal issues trouble us, and social problems do not meet with the right responses, it does no good to give up. For in the end I realized That the blossoms on the tree Draw life from what lies buried beneath”.[61]. It is better to seek out that calm and quiet that enable you to reflect, pray, look more clearly at the world around you, and then, with Jesus, come to recognize the vocation that is yours in this world. Jesus is the way: welcome him into your ‘boat’ and put out into the deep! It becomes your vocation because you are called to it; it is something more than merely a pragmatic decision. All Christian formation consists of entering more deeply into the kerygma”[113] and incarnating it ever more fully in our lives. I cannot include all those contributions here, but you can read them in the Final Document. [116] Similarly important is the ability to integrate the knowledge of head, heart and hands. Patrologiae cursus completus ; T. 214-217. You are important to him, for you are the work of his hands. Some other aspects will be dealt with in the following chapters. Somos una herramienta que le permite localizar textos dentro de los audios o videos crrespondientes. 22. As they listen to him speak, their hearts burn within them and their minds are opened; they then recognize him in the breaking of the bread. [139] Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (24 November 2013), 273: AAS 105 (2013), 1130. [101], 187. A Conversation with Thomas Leoncini, New York, Random House, 2018, 4. Today we see that the world is destroying itself by war… So find ways of building social friendship”. “We can teach those young people, sometimes so focused on themselves, that there is more joy in giving than in receiving, and that love is not only shown in words, but also in actions”.[108]. When Jesus restored life to a man’s daughter, he first called her a “child” (Mk 5:39), but then addressed her as a “young girl” (Mk 5:41). Saint Paul invites us to strip ourselves of the “old self” and to put on a “young” self (Col 3:9-10). The world has never benefited, nor will it ever benefit, from a rupture between generations. 183. To create a home is to let prophecy take flesh and make our hours and days less cold, less indifferent and anonymous. 3 Tháng Một, 2023. En Jesús Dios padre nos continúa . Faithful friends, who stand at our side in times of difficulty, are also a reflection of the Lord’s love, his gentle and consoling presence in our lives. To revisit the past in order to learn from history and heal old wounds that at times still trouble us. Argentina . 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