The Pope told the youth to bring their friends who are searching for truth.
“Some of you have friends with little real purpose in their lives, perhaps caught up in a futile search for endless new experiences,” he said. “Bring them to World Youth Day too! In fact, I have noticed that against the tide of secularism many young people are rediscovering the satisfying quest for authentic beauty, goodness and truth. Through your witness you help them in their search for the Spirit of God. Be courageous in that witness! Strive to spread Christ’s guiding light, which gives purpose to all life, making lasting joy and happiness possible for everyone.
“My dear young people, until we meet in Sydney, may the Lord protect you all. Let us entrust these preparations to Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Help of Christians. With her, let us pray: ‘Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of your love.'”
Vincentian Family Preparations
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