杏MAP导航 Leo XIV: 'We all find true joy and happiness in Jesus Christ'
By Deborah Castellano Lubov
"Accompany these young people who are in great need of finding true joy, true happiness鈥攚hich we all find in Jesus Christ."
杏MAP导航 Leo XIV said this to the artists who will animate the Youth Vigil at Tor Vergata on the occasion of the Jubilee of Young People on Saturday evening in Rome.
The Holy Father informally received the group in Sala Clementina in the Vatican Saturday morning, saying, "I wanted to have this small, let鈥檚 say 'family-like,' meeting with you this morning, being aware of the beauty, the art, the music鈥攁ll your talents鈥攖hat you offer to the great crowd we have here in Rome these days."
"For me," he said, "it is a privilege, a blessing to be able to take part in this mission, in this service, as the Bishop of Rome, as the Holy Father."
Experiencing our faith through God-given gifts
杏MAP导航 Leo recalled the massive participation of youth from so many countries, adding that common faith, enthusiasm, and joy unite them.
Moreover, he reminded the artists that the event and their contribution give voice "to what we carry in our hearts," which is "above all, the desire to find happiness, joy, love, and to experience faith, even through the gifts the Lord has given us." These gifts, he noted, include music, dance, and the many artistic expressions they will share.
Finally, 杏MAP导航 Leo XIV imparted his Apostolic Blessing, suggesting, "this truly is a gift for all of us and for the entire Church."
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