During our time on Earth, we face many obstacles that we must overcome with God\u2019s help. Sometimes the path is so difficult that we feel abandoned by God, as if He no longer loves us, and we lose trust in Him. Why doesn’t He give us a sign that He is with us when we need Him the most? Why doesn’t he listen to us when we’re at a crossroads? Have we become worthless to Him?<\/p>\n
We don’t always realise it, but God is with us every minute of every day. He is our Father, giving us the strength to breathe, walk, exist and, most importantly, live. Every day, he lovingly leads us by the hand and calls us to him. He has already proven his love for us by sending his son into the world. He sacrificed himself on the cross and saved all of humanity through his resurrection. Just as the official from Capernaum wanted his son to live and be healthy, God our Father wants us, his children, to live with him forever in the Kingdom of Heaven.<\/p>\n
During Lent, we have the opportunity to reflect on our thoughts and experiences, both personally and in relation to God. Let us give Him the opportunity to accompany us through this period and open our hearts to Him. If we do this, we will not regret it. God has proven time and again that he is the almighty Lord of heaven and earth, and that he cares about us. If we trust in Him, we will be rewarded, as Christ told the Apostle Thomas: ‘Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’<\/p>\n
However, alongside the changes in history and the evolving sensibilities of young people, there are God-given gifts that remain everlasting and possess a transcendent power: the living and effective Word of God; the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, which nourishes us; and the sacrament of reconciliation, which frees and strengthens us. The Church also preserves an inexhaustible spiritual wealth in the witness of her saints and the teachings of outstanding spiritual teachers. Although we must respect the different stages of growth and sometimes wait patiently for the right moment, we must invite young people to these sources of new life. We have no right to deny them such great blessings (Christus vivit, paragraph 229).<\/p>\n
Prayer: O God, in your ineffable goodness, you provide us with the means of salvation and constantly renew us. Guide your Church so that the work of your grace may bear fruit in her, and grant her what she needs on her journey to you. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen.<\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Christ tells the royal official, \u201cUnless you see signs and wonders, you will never believe.\u201d Do we only believe because of miracles and wonders, or do we have greater faith in God and his Son? In my opinion, having trust … Continue reading