Newsletter - 7th August 2022
Pope to youth in Medjugorje:
Go to God ‘with all that you carry in your heart’
"With open hearts go to Him, take His yoke and learn
from Him. Go to the Master to become His disciples and heirs of His promise of peace," says Pope Francis.
“With open hearts go to Him, take His yoke and learn from Him. Go to the Master to become His disciples and heirs of His promise of peace,” Pope Francis said in a message sent in Italian and Croatian to participants in the ‘Mladifest.’ The event is an annual prayer meeting for young people held August 1-6 at the famous shrine of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The theme of this year’s pilgrimage is “Learn from me and you will find peace,” taken from the Gospel of Matthew (11:28-30). Referring to this passage, Pope Francis assured the young pilgrims that “the Lord does not reserve these words only for the apostles or for some of his friends, but he addresses them to all those who are tired and oppressed.”
“This is an invitation to move, not to stand still, frozen and afraid before life, and to rely on Him,” continued the pontiff. “It is not enough to get out of ourselves, we also need to know where to go, because there are so many deceptive goals that promise a better future, however, they leave us in the loneliness of before,” added the head of the Catholic Church, stressing that Jesus asks them to walk towards Him.
Pope Francis highlighted that the “true remedy for humanity’s wounds” is “brotherly love” based on the love of God. However, he warned that “to learn, first of all, one must be humble and recognize one’s own ignorance and pride that make us think we can do everything on our own and in our own strength.”
“Beloved, do not be afraid, go to Him with all that you are carrying in your heart, He is the only Lord who offers true refreshment and true peace,” the pontiff said, calling on young people to follow Mary’s example and entrust themselves to her. He signed the message, dated July 16, the solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.
Source: Aleteia
Focus of the Week
Sunday morning Masses
Please remember that during August the two Sunday morning masses will be combined into one mass at 10.00am (tea and coffee will still be provided after this mass).
Car parking in August
During August, there will be increased pressure on the Car Park. In order to fulfil our duties of safety and consideration for each other:
Please respect the disabled bays and yellow lines.
Please do not block emergency vehicle access and other cars by parking in the centre of the Car Park.
Please consider leaving your vehicle in Bramley Road or Green Road and walking the last few 100 yards.
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