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Message to the Youth

My dear young friends!
The theme that I suggest to you is a verse from Psalm 119: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (v. 105).


God reveals himself in history. He speaks to humankind, and the word he speaks has creative power.

The Hebrew concept "dabar", usually translated as "word", really conveys both the meaning of word and act.
God says what he does and does what he says. The Old Testament announces to the Children of Israel the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of a "new" covenant; in the Word made flesh He fulfils his promise.

To build your life on Christ, to accept the word with joy and put its teachings into practice: this, young people of the third millennium, should be your programme! There is an urgent need for the emergence of a new generation of apostles anchored firmly in the word of Christ, capable of responding to the challenges of our times and prepared to spread the Gospel far and wide. It is this that the Lord asks of you, it is to this that the Church invites you, and it is this that the world - even though it may not be aware of it - expects of you! If Jesus calls you, do not be afraid to respond to him with generosity, especially when he asks you to follow him in the consecrated life or in the priesthood. Do not be afraid; trust in him and you will not be disappointed.

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R E F L E C T I O N
The Swedish Christianity wants to bless all its young people as it says above:
- To build your life on Christ, to accept the word with joy and put its teachings into practice: this, young people of the third millennium, should be your programme!
All the church of Sweden says: Amen to that words...