"God calls us through what happens during our day: through the suffering and happiness of the people we live with, through the human interests of our colleagues and the things that make up our family life.”
(Saint Josemaría)
Homily of the Holy Father at opening Mass for the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, on the theme "Young people, the faith and vocational discernment." The Synod will close on October 28.
In October 2018, an Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the theme “Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment” will take place in Rome. Pope Francis has asked for prayers for the work of the Synod.
Carlos, who is studying economics in Valencia, speaks about coming to understand better the mystery of suffering through his friendship with Jorge Ribera, a 19 year old friend of his who is fighting a battle against leukemia.
Mariam is a young Kenyan woman who is studying engineering. She is convinced that we can listen to Christ who speaks to us in the ordinary experiences of our daily life.
On Thursday, 5 July 2018, Pope Francis authorized several decrees on heroic virtues, including those relating to two teenagers: the Anglo-Italian Carlo Acutis and the Spaniard Alexia González-Barros, who died respectively at 15 and 14 years of age.
The formation offered in Opus Dei is also addressed to young people, so that "they may be, now and for the rest of their lives, Christian leaven in families, jobs, and the whole of the immense field of human life in the middle of the world."
The Holy Father has said many times that he wants to listen to the voices of young people, and he invites them to speak without fear. "Youth Speaking Out" is a new video series, inspired by the upcoming Synod.
In October 2018, a Synod of Bishops will address the topic “Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment.” An interview with a high school student about her own faith and how young people can share their faith with others.
University students from various countries read Pope Francis' "Letter to Young People" about the upcoming synod of bishops on "Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment."
