By Fr. Bernard Holzer, aa
Wars, injustice, violence, pollution, corruption, greed…
There is plenty to feel discouraged and desperate about. However, last Sunday, Pope Leo XIV met in Rome with a million young people from 146 countries.
“Young people, he said, you are the sign that a different world is possible: a world of fraternity and friendship, where conflicts are not resolved with weapons but with dialogue.”
And he added:
“Yes, with Christ it is possible.” “With his love, he told them, with his forgiveness and with the power of his Spirit. My dear friends, united to Jesus, like branches to the vine, you will bear much fruit. You will be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. You will be seeds of hope where you live, in your families, among your friends, at school, at work, and in sports. You will be seeds of hope with Christ, our hope.”
Let’s encourage the youth to build justice and peace.
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