“Dear young people, like the first disciples, follow Jesus! Do not be afraid to draw near to Him, to cross the threshold of His dwelling, to speak to Him face to face, as you talk with a friend.” – Pope Francis
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“Do not be afraid to be holy! Have the courage and humility to present yourselves to the world determined to be holy, since lull, true freedom is born from holiness.” – Pope Francis
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“The more you cling to Jesus the more capable you will become of being close to one another.” – Pope Francis
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“Pray and learn to pray! . . . Deepen your knowledge of the Word of the Living God by reading and meditating on the Scriptures.” – Pope Francis
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“Jesus invites us to love the poor, because they should be given special attention precisely because of their vulnerability.” – Pope Francis
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“I hope that many young men and women, inspired by sincere, apostolic zeal, will consecrate their own lives to Christ and the Church as priests and religious, or as lay people who are also ready to leave their own countries to rush to those places where workers in Christ’s vineyard are scarce.” – Pope Francis
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“But—I ask you—is it better to be resigned to a life without ideals. . . or rather, . . . to seek the truth, goodness, justice, working for a world that reflects the beauty of God, even at the cost of facing the trials it may involve?” – Pope Francis
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“Remember: Christ is calling you; the Church needs you; the Pope believes in you and he expects great things of you!” – Pope Francis
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“Jesus is living next to you, in the brothers and sisters with whom you share your daily existence.” – Pope Francis
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“Call out to Jesus to remain with you always along the many roads to Emmaus of our time. May he be your strength, your point of reference, your enduring hope.” – Pope Francis
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