Pope to young people: 'listen to your grandparents'
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Monday encouraged young
Catholics to cultivate their relationships with their grandparents.
Addressing a group of young people who belong to an
Italian Catholic lay association called ‘Azione Cattolica Italiana’, the Pope spoke
of the joy that derives from the coming of Jesus, and said that joy is
increased and multiplied when we share it.
He invited the young people to receive the joy of Advent as
they would receive a gift and to bear witness to it in their families, schools,
parishes and in all places.
The Pope especially invited them to share it with their
grandparents – and with elderly people in general – and he encouraged them to
listen to the aged whom, he said, “have the wisdom of life”.
“I would like to give you a task: speak to your
grandparents,(…) ask them questions, they have the memory of history, the
experience of living, and this is a great gift for you that will help you in
your life journey” he said.
And Francis also pointed out the grandparents themselves need
“to listen to you, understand your aspirations and your hopes”
“This is your task: speak to your grandparents, listen to
them” he said.
The Pope also thanked those present for their commitment for
peace and remarked on a ‘solidarity’ initiative they are carrying forward
in favour of young people who live in a degraded area of Naples.
“May the Lord bless this project that does good” he said.
‘Azione Cattolica Italiana’ was established in Italy by Pope
Pius X in 1905 as a non-political lay organization under the direct
control of bishops.
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