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The Joy Of The Gospel Fills The Hearts And Lives Of All Who Encounter Jesus.

We Too Need To Protect, Guide, And Encourage Our Young People, Helping Them To Build A Society Worthy Of Their Great Spiritual And Cultural Heritage. Specifically, We Need To See Each Child As A Gift To Be Welcomed, Cherished, And Protected. And We Need To Care For Our Young People, Not Allowing Them To Be Robbed Of Hope And Condemned To Life On The Streets.

The Worship Of The Golden Calf Of Old (cf. Ex 32:15-34) Has Found A New And Heartless Image In The Cult Of Money And The Dictatorship Of An Economy Which Is Faceless And Lacking Any Truly Humane Goal.

The One Who Listens Attentively To The Word Of God And Truly Prays, Always Asks The Lord: What Is Your Will For Me?

Consumerism Has Accustomed Us To Waste. But Throwing Food Away Is Like Stealing It From The Poor And Hungry.