To Young People

To you, young people, I say: if you hear the Lord's call, 
do not reject it ! 
Dare to become part of the great movements of holiness 
which renowned saints have launched in their following of Christ.
Cultivate the ideals proper to your age, 
but readily accept God's plan for you  
if he invites you to seek holiness in the consecrated life. 
Admire all God's works in the world, 
but be ready to fix your eyes on the things 
destined never to pass away.

The third millennium awaits the contribution of the faith 
and creativity of great  numbers of consecrated persons, 
that the world may be made more peaceful 
and able to welcome God and, in him, 
all his sons and daughters.

I say to you, dear young people: Do not be afraid of Christ! 
He takes nothing away, and He gives You everything. 
When we give ourselves to Him, we receive a hundredfold in return. 
Yes, open, open wide the doors to Christ - and you will find true life. Amen.