The Eucharist Expedition
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Pope John Paul II called on young people to live a counter-cultural lifestyle. This pope, who was so close to the younger generations, understood that for young people to grow up with a strong Christian faith in a world content with agnosticism, relativism and apathy, they would have to think, act and love in a way that contradicted the messages they were receiving from secular society. For the Church to counteract the prevailing cultural trends, two facts must be realized. First, because a younger person?s search for truth often takes place through his or her interactions at schools and universities, and through the media, it is paramount to present the Truths of the Church to young people through means that most appropriately speak to them during this important time of discernment. Inevitably this means engaging youth through the Internet, DVDs and television.
Second, it is very critical to foster in these young people their innate desire to challenge the secular forces they are bombarded with at every turn. Pope John Paul II was aware that despite the relativism promulgated in the minds of the younger generations, young people are drawn to the idea of Truth, and are excited about the search for it, and attracted to themes of idealism and courage. We must take advantage of the reality that most young people have yet to become cynical to the point of apathy and understand that their boldness, audacity and idealism can lead them to the Truth that is our Catholic Church and the peace and joy that is Jesus Christ.
Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord? -Psalm 24
The Question: Many people would look at the hard work, dedication, faith and sacrifice it takes to climb some of the highest peaks in the world and ask, ?why?? Why work so hard for what seems to be so little? This is a question many Christians, especially young Christians, are asked everyday. Why dedicate your life to a God you can?t see or hear? Why deny yourself so many of life?s pleasures? Why make the sacrifices and accept the sufferings?
The mountain climb is a parable and metaphor during which we ask the real questions about our relationship with Christ, our lives, loves, and futures. ?Pope John Paul II
Our Answer: We climb everyday, both physically and spiritually, closer to union with God because of faith. We have faith in the freedom the mountain and our God gives us. We have humility in the face of God and His unending love and forgiveness, and respect for His unbelievable gifts. We climb in fraternal charity, for those who climb and struggle with us. We pick each other up and guide each other closer to the goal. And, at the summit, we rejoice in His power to transform our lives and redeem our souls. But we climb not as much for the summit as for the spiritual climb that takes place inside each of our hearts as we grow closer to the Source and Summit of our faith and our lives, Jesus Christ.
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Pope John Paul II called on young people to live a counter-cultural lifestyle. This pope, who was so close to the younger generations, understood that for young people to grow up with a strong Christian faith in a world content with agnosticism, relativism and apathy, they would have to think, act and love in a way that contradicted the messages they were receiving from secular society. For the Church to counteract the prevailing cultural trends, two facts must be realized. First, because a younger person?s search for truth often takes place through his or her interactions at schools and universities, and through the media, it is paramount to present the Truths of the Church to young people through means that most appropriately speak to them during this important time of discernment. Inevitably this means engaging youth through the Internet, DVDs and television.
Second, it is very critical to foster in these young people their innate desire to challenge the secular forces they are bombarded with at every turn. Pope John Paul II was aware that despite the relativism promulgated in the minds of the younger generations, young people are drawn to the idea of Truth, and are excited about the search for it, and attracted to themes of idealism and courage. We must take advantage of the reality that most young people have yet to become cynical to the point of apathy and understand that their boldness, audacity and idealism can lead them to the Truth that is our Catholic Church and the peace and joy that is Jesus Christ.
Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord? -Psalm 24
The Question: Many people would look at the hard work, dedication, faith and sacrifice it takes to climb some of the highest peaks in the world and ask, ?why?? Why work so hard for what seems to be so little? This is a question many Christians, especially young Christians, are asked everyday. Why dedicate your life to a God you can?t see or hear? Why deny yourself so many of life?s pleasures? Why make the sacrifices and accept the sufferings?
The mountain climb is a parable and metaphor during which we ask the real questions about our relationship with Christ, our lives, loves, and futures. ?Pope John Paul II
Our Answer: We climb everyday, both physically and spiritually, closer to union with God because of faith. We have faith in the freedom the mountain and our God gives us. We have humility in the face of God and His unending love and forgiveness, and respect for His unbelievable gifts. We climb in fraternal charity, for those who climb and struggle with us. We pick each other up and guide each other closer to the goal. And, at the summit, we rejoice in His power to transform our lives and redeem our souls. But we climb not as much for the summit as for the spiritual climb that takes place inside each of our hearts as we grow closer to the Source and Summit of our faith and our lives, Jesus Christ.
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