A little reminiscent of Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict addressed young people directly yesterday in his weekly Wednesday audience, urging them to make this Lent a fruitful one:
”Dear young people, may the Lenten journey that we are taking be an occasion for authentic conversion that leads you to maturity of faith in Christ.”
It’s always a great encouragement when our Holy Father shares in our own struggles and sufferings, especially during this time of Lent when we are called to really grow in holiness.
In the same audience, Pope Benedict addressed those who are suffering:
“Dear sick people, participating with love in the suffering of the Son of God incarnate, you are able to share preliminarily in the glory and joy of his resurrection.”
And lastly the Pope addressed the lovely newlyweds in the audience:
“And you, dear newlyweds, find in the alliance that, at the cost of his blood, Christ has made with his Church, the support and model of your marital pact and of your mission at the service of the Gospel.”
There’s much to write about both these topics but instead of reading what we may have to say about them, spend some time in prayer and listen to what God has to say.
God bless you St. Michael Society readers!
