Makarios of Australia: "Let's listen to the voice of the young, without a desire to impose ours"translated

The Most Reverend Archbishop of Australia Mr. Makarios, on the occasion of today's International Youth Day, emphasizes the need for Youth to be treated not only as a bearer of hope for the future, but also as an active protagonist of the present. He points out the responsibility of all of us: "To listen to the voice of the young, without the desire to impose ours. To guide them on the path of virtues, without depriving them of the God-given gift of freedom. To support them, to encourage them and to try to inspire them with our example".

The entire Message of the Reverend Archbishop Mr. Makarios:

Youth has been characterized, not unjustly, as the most creative period of man's earthly life. However, we often forget that its dynamics are not just a promise for tomorrow, but a valuable asset that can bear fruit already today.

Our Holy Archdiocese has proven in practice that it treats our youth not only as a bearer of hope for the future, but also as an active protagonist of the present of the Church, of the Community and more broadly of our society. Through our pastoral care for young people - the catecheticals, the...