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I ask for the Grace of feeling close to Jesus in His journey and His ministry; to show the way to God through prayer and discernment.

by Matthew Charlesworth SJ

Mon, 23rd Dec 2019 / 0 Comments

I ask for the Grace of appreciation of the beauty …and the fragility …of our common home; to collaborate in the care of our Common Home.

by Matthew Charlesworth SJ

Mon, 16th Dec 2019 / 0 Comments

I ask for the Grace of a more open heart to the world around me and especially to those who are suffering and in need; to walk with the poor, the outcasts of the world, those whose dignity has been violated, in a mission of reconciliation and justice.

by Matthew Charlesworth SJ

Mon, 9th Dec 2019 / 0 Comments

I ask for the Grace to experience myself as a pilgrim; to accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future.

by Matthew Charlesworth SJ

Mon, 2nd Dec 2019 / 0 Comments

“Even though to many young people, God, religion and the Church seem empty words, they are sensitive to the figure of Jesus when he is presented in an attractive and effective way”.

by Matthew Charlesworth SJ

Mon, 25th Nov 2019 / 0 Comments

We need to make more room for the voices of young people to be heard: “listening makes possible an exchange of gifts in a context of empathy… At the same time, it sets the conditions for a preaching of the Gospel that can touch the heart truly, decisively and fruitfully”.

by Matthew Charlesworth SJ

Mon, 18th Nov 2019 / 0 Comments

Jesus had the courage to confront the religious and political authorities of his time; … He turned his gaze to the future, entrusting himself into the Father’s safe hands in the strength of the Spirit.

by Matthew Charlesworth SJ

Mon, 11th Nov 2019 / 0 Comments

We need projects that can strengthen [young people], accompany them and impel them to encounter others, to engage in generous service, in mission.

by Matthew Charlesworth SJ

Mon, 4th Nov 2019 / 0 Comments

Jesus grew in wisdom, age and grace before God and men.

by Matthew Charlesworth SJ

Mon, 28th Oct 2019 / 0 Comments

Jesus is “young among the young in order to be an example for the young and to consecrate them to the Lord”.

by Matthew Charlesworth SJ

Mon, 21st Oct 2019 / 0 Comments

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