Respond to God’s call to become the “now” of God

Earlier this year, the Keningau Diocese Youth Team (TPBK) held a recollection focusing on Christus Vivit at the Purun Retreat Centre. More than 112 youth participated in this recollection.

Feb 16, 2020

By Juanis Marcus
Earlier this year, the Keningau Diocese Youth Team (TPBK) held  a recollection focusing on Christus Vivit at the Purun Retreat Centre. More than 112 youth participated in this recollection.

Christus Vivit is a post-synodal apostolic exhortation of Pope Francis, written in response to the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on young people, faith and vocational discernment.

According to Roney Eming, coordinator of the Keningau Diocese Youth Commission, the word Christus Vivit, meaning “Christ is Alive” is based on the title of a document written by the Pope Francis himself. He added that this theme will not only be used in this recollection but will also be a study reference for the Youth Comission and Committee in the Keningau Diocese.

The participants were given brief explanations of every chapter in Christus Vivit. For example, in Chapter One, Pope Francis addresses how young people and youth are addressed in the scriptures, highlighting that young people should have hope, not be discouraged and how they must respect those elders around them.

One of the chapters in Christus Vivit that captured the participants’ attention was chapter three: You are the “now” of  God. This chapter focussed on the modern culture of young people and the challenges – image, identity and the digital age. Pope Francis speaks about the positives of enhanced communication and engagement but also warns of its limitations, “blocking the development of authentic interpersonal relationships”.

The participants were also guided on how to organise a youth programme in their parish. They were reminded to share their faith with others and learn to listen to those in need.

At the end of the recollection, the participants have noted that many important underlying themes permeate much of Pope Francis’ Christus Vivit. At the same time, the youths felt inspired, motivated to respond to God’s call to become the “now” of God. --Youth Commission Media, Diocese of Keningau

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