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Vatican City, Aug 30, 2017 \/ 04:44 am (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- On Wednesday Pope Francis told pilgrims to ignore gloomy people that drag others down, and stressed the need to maintain a healthy dose of the joy experienced in our first encounter with Christ, which he said must serve as a constant motivation to spread the good news.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo not listen to deluded and unhappy people; don't listen to those who cynically recommend not to cultivate hope in life,\u201d the Pope said Aug. 30.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us not entrust ourselves to those who extinguish every enthusiasm saying that no business is worth the sacrifice of an entire life, don't listen to the \u2018elderly\u2019 of heart who suffocate youthful euphoria,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Rather, Francis told pilgrims to instead \u201ccultivate healthy utopias.\u201d God, he said, \u201cwants us to be able to dream like him and with him, while we walk well aware of reality,\u201d and if a dream goes out, \u201cgo back and dream it again, drawing with hope on the memory of its beginnings.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pope Francis spoke to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for his weekly general audience. In his address, the Pope continued his catechesis on Christian hope, focusing on the specific relationship between hope and memory.<\/p>\n

The \u201cicon\u201d for this relation is the calling of the first disciples, John and Andrew, he said, noting that \u201ctheir memory was totally impressed by this experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

So strong was the impact of this moment that in the first chapter of his Gospel, John recalls the exact time they met Jesus, saying \u201cit was around four in the afternoon.\u201d John, the Pope said, tells the story \u201cas a clear memory youth, which remains intact in his aged memory.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

Noting how the two had chosen John the Baptist as their spiritual guide, Francis pointed to the moment when, as Jesus passed by, the Baptist tells the then-young men that \u201cthis is the Lamb of God.\u201d<\/p>\n

For John and Andrew this meeting is \u201cthe spark,\u201d he said, noting that they then leave their first master and follow Jesus, who after some time turns and asks a key question: \u201cwhat are you looking for?\u201d<\/p>\n

In the Gospels, Jesus \u201cappears as an expert of the human heart,\u201d Francis said, explaining that in this moment he met two youth who were \u201chealthily iniquitous.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat youth is a satisfied youth, without a search for meaning?\u201d the Pope asked, adding that \u201cyoung people who do not search for anything are not youth, (but) they have aged before their time.\u201d<\/p>\n

In off-the-cuff remarks, Francis addressed the youth in the square and those watching the audience through the media, asking them \u201cwhat are you looking for? What are you searching for in your heart?\u201d<\/p>\n

In the day's the Gospel, Jesus appears as \u201can arsonist of hearts,\u201d who with his question to John and Andrew brings out \u201cthe desire for life and happiness that every young person carries inside.\u201d<\/p>\n

The vocation of the two disciples begins with a friendship with Jesus \u201cstrong enough to impose a commonality of life and passion with him,\u201d he said. In fact, they barely begin their time with Jesus and \u201cimmediately they are transformed into missionaries.\u201d<\/p>\n

This, Francis said, is evidenced by the fact that their respective brothers \u2013 Simon Peter and James \u2013 also begin to follow Jesus. \u201cIt was an encounter so moving, so happy, that the disciples will forever remember that day which illuminated and oriented their youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asking those present how to find one's vocation in modern society, Pope Francis said it can happen in many ways, but, as shown in the Gospel, a first indicator is \u201cthe joy of the encounter with Jesus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every vocation \u2013 whether to marriage, consecrated life or the priesthood \u2013 begins \u201cwith an encounter with Jesus who gives us new joy and hope,\u201d he said. The Lord then brings us, even amid trials and hardship, to \u201can increasingly full encounter with him and to the fullness of joy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJesus wants people who have experienced that being with him gives immense happiness, which can be renewed every day of life,\u201d he said, adding that a disciple who is not joyful \u201cdoes not evangelize this world,\u201d and is ultimately \u201ca sad\u201d disciple.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou become a preacher of Jesus not by refining the weapons of rhetoric,\u201d Francis said, noting that \u201cyou can talk and talk and talk,\u201d but if there is no joy, it won't be effective.<\/p>\n

Because of this, Christians, like Mary, must \u201cguard the flame of their 'falling in love': in love with Jesus.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course there are trials in life, there are moments in which we need to go forward despite the opposing cold and wind,\u201d the Pope said. But as Christians, \u201cwe know the path which leads to that sacred fire that he has lit once and for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

After his address, the Pope greeted pilgrims present from various countries around the world and issued an appeal for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, celebrated September 1 to coincide with the event on the Orthodox calendar.<\/p>\n

The event was instituted by Pope Francis in 2015, and in honor of the shared day of prayer, he and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople wrote a joint-statement<\/a> calling for a merciful approach to caring for creation.<\/p>\n

In his comments, Francis noted that in their statement both he and Bartholomew \u201cinvite everyone to assume a respectful and reasonable and attitude toward creation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also make an appeal to those who have an influential role, to listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, who suffer the most from ecological imbalances.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Vatican City, Aug 30, 2017 \/ 04:44 am (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- On Wednesday Pope Francis told pilgrims to ignore gloomy people that drag others down, and stressed the need to maintain a healthy dose of the joy experienced in our first encounter with Christ, which he said must serve as a constant motivation to spread the good news.<\/p>\n

“Do not listen to deluded and unhappy people; don’t listen to those who cynically recommend not to cultivate hope in life,” the Pope said Aug. 30.<\/p>\n

“Let us not entrust ourselves to those who extinguish every enthusiasm saying that no business is worth the sacrifice of an entire life, don’t listen to the ‘elderly’ of heart who suffocate youthful euphoria,” he said.<\/p>\n

Rather, Francis told pilgrims to instead “cultivate healthy utopias.” God, he said, “wants us to be able to dream like him and with him, while we walk well aware of reality,” and if a dream goes out, “go back and dream it again, drawing with hope on the memory of its beginnings.”<\/p>\n

Pope Francis spoke to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly general audience. In his address, the Pope continued his catechesis on Christian hope, focusing on the specific relationship between hope and memory.<\/p>\n

The “icon” for this relation is the calling of the first disciples, John and Andrew, he said, noting that “their memory was totally impressed by this experience.”<\/p>\n

So strong was the impact of this moment that in the first chapter of his Gospel, John recalls the exact time they met Jesus, saying “it was around four in the afternoon.” John, the Pope said, tells the story “as a clear memory youth, which remains intact in his aged memory.”  <\/p>\n

Noting how the two had chosen John the Baptist as their spiritual guide, Francis pointed to the moment when, as Jesus passed by, the Baptist tells the then-young men that “this is the Lamb of God.”<\/p>\n

For John and Andrew this meeting is “the spark,” he said, noting that they then leave their first master and follow Jesus, who after some time turns and asks a key question: “what are you looking for?”<\/p>\n

In the Gospels, Jesus “appears as an expert of the human heart,” Francis said, explaining that in this moment he met two youth who were “healthily iniquitous.”<\/p>\n

“What youth is a satisfied youth, without a search for meaning?” the Pope asked, adding that “young people who do not search for anything are not youth, (but) they have aged before their time.”<\/p>\n

In off-the-cuff remarks, Francis addressed the youth in the square and those watching the audience through the media, asking them “what are you looking for? What are you searching for in your heart?”<\/p>\n

In the day’s the Gospel, Jesus appears as “an arsonist of hearts,” who with his question to John and Andrew brings out “the desire for life and happiness that every young person carries inside.”<\/p>\n

The vocation of the two disciples begins with a friendship with Jesus “strong enough to impose a commonality of life and passion with him,” he said. In fact, they barely begin their time with Jesus and “immediately they are transformed into missionaries.”<\/p>\n

This, Francis said, is evidenced by the fact that their respective brothers – Simon Peter and James – also begin to follow Jesus. “It was an encounter so moving, so happy, that the disciples will forever remember that day which illuminated and oriented their youth.”<\/p>\n

Asking those present how to find one’s vocation in modern society, Pope Francis said it can happen in many ways, but, as shown in the Gospel, a first indicator is “the joy of the encounter with Jesus.”<\/p>\n

Every vocation – whether to marriage, consecrated life or the priesthood – begins “with an encounter with Jesus who gives us new joy and hope,” he said. The Lord then brings us, even amid trials and hardship, to “an increasingly full encounter with him and to the fullness of joy.”<\/p>\n

“Jesus wants people who have experienced that being with him gives immense happiness, which can be renewed every day of life,” he said, adding that a disciple who is not joyful “does not evangelize this world,” and is ultimately “a sad” disciple.<\/p>\n

“You become a preacher of Jesus not by refining the weapons of rhetoric,” Francis said, noting that “you can talk and talk and talk,” but if there is no joy, it won’t be effective.<\/p>\n

Because of this, Christians, like Mary, must “guard the flame of their ‘falling in love’: in love with Jesus.”<\/p>\n

“Of course there are trials in life, there are moments in which we need to go forward despite the opposing cold and wind,” the Pope said. But as Christians, “we know the path which leads to that sacred fire that he has lit once and for all.”<\/p>\n

After his address, the Pope greeted pilgrims present from various countries around the world and issued an appeal for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, celebrated September 1 to coincide with the event on the Orthodox calendar.<\/p>\n

The event was instituted by Pope Francis in 2015, and in honor of the shared day of prayer, he and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople wrote a joint-statement<\/a> calling for a merciful approach to caring for creation.<\/p>\n

In his comments, Francis noted that in their statement both he and Bartholomew “invite everyone to assume a respectful and reasonable and attitude toward creation.”<\/p>\n

“We also make an appeal to those who have an influential role, to listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, who suffer the most from ecological imbalances.”<\/p>\n

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Rather, Francis told pilgrims to instead “cultivate healthy utopias.” God, he said, “wants us to be able to dream like him and with him, while we walk well aware of reality,” and if a dream goes out, “go back and dream it again, drawing with hope on the memory of its beginnings.” Pope Francis spoke to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for his weekly general audience. In his address, the Pope continued his catechesis on Christian hope, focusing on the specific relationship between hope and memory. The “icon” for this relation is the calling of the first disciples, John and Andrew, he said, noting that “their memory was totally impressed by this experience.” So strong was the impact of this moment that in the first chapter of his Gospel, John recalls the exact time they met Jesus, saying “it was around four in the afternoon.” John, the Pope said, tells the story “as a clear memory youth, which remains intact in his aged memory.”   Noting how the two had chosen John the Baptist as their spiritual guide, Francis pointed to the moment when, as Jesus passed by, the Baptist tells the then-young men that “this is the Lamb of God.” For John and Andrew this meeting is “the spark,” he said, noting that they then leave their first master and follow Jesus, who after some time turns and asks a key question: “what are you looking for?” In the Gospels, Jesus “appears as an expert of the human heart,” Francis said, explaining that in this moment he met two youth who were “healthily iniquitous.” “What youth is a satisfied youth, without a search for meaning?” the Pope asked, adding that “young people who do not search for anything are not youth, (but) they have aged before their time.” In off-the-cuff remarks, Francis addressed the youth in the square and those watching the audience through the media, asking them “what are you looking for? What are you searching for in your heart?” In the day's the Gospel, Jesus appears as “an arsonist of hearts,” who with his question to John and Andrew brings out “the desire for life and happiness that every young person carries inside.” The vocation of the two disciples begins with a friendship with Jesus “strong enough to impose a commonality of life and passion with him,” he said. In fact, they barely begin their time with Jesus and “immediately they are transformed into missionaries.” This, Francis said, is evidenced by the fact that their respective brothers – Simon Peter and James – also begin to follow Jesus. “It was an encounter so moving, so happy, that the disciples will forever remember that day which illuminated and oriented their youth.” Asking those present how to find one's vocation in modern society, Pope Francis said it can happen in many ways, but, as shown in the Gospel, a first indicator is “the joy of the encounter with Jesus.” Every vocation – whether to marriage, consecrated life or the priesthood – begins “with an encounter with Jesus who gives us new joy and hope,” he said. The Lord then brings us, even amid trials and hardship, to “an increasingly full encounter with him and to the fullness of joy.” “Jesus wants people who have experienced that being with him gives immense happiness, which can be renewed every day of life,” he said, adding that a disciple who is not joyful “does not evangelize this world,” and is ultimately “a sad” disciple. “You become a preacher of Jesus not by refining the weapons of rhetoric,” Francis said, noting that “you can talk and talk and talk,” but if there is no joy, it won't be effective. Because of this, Christians, like Mary, must “guard the flame of their 'falling in love': in love with Jesus.” “Of course there are trials in life, there are moments in which we need to go forward despite the opposing cold and wind,” the Pope said. But as Christians, “we know the path which leads to that sacred fire that he has lit once and for all.” After his address, the Pope greeted pilgrims present from various countries around the world and issued an appeal for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, celebrated September 1 to coincide with the event on the Orthodox calendar. The event was instituted by Pope Francis in 2015, and in honor of the shared day of prayer, he and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople wrote a joint-statement calling for a merciful approach to caring for creation. 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The “icon” for this relation is the calling of the first disciples, John and Andrew, he said, noting that “their memory was totally impressed by this experience.” So strong was the impact of this moment that in the first chapter of his Gospel, John recalls the exact time they met Jesus, saying “it was around four in the afternoon.” John, the Pope said, tells the story “as a clear memory youth, which remains intact in his aged memory.”   Noting how the two had chosen John the Baptist as their spiritual guide, Francis pointed to the moment when, as Jesus passed by, the Baptist tells the then-young men that “this is the Lamb of God.” For John and Andrew this meeting is “the spark,” he said, noting that they then leave their first master and follow Jesus, who after some time turns and asks a key question: “what are you looking for?” In the Gospels, Jesus “appears as an expert of the human heart,” Francis said, explaining that in this moment he met two youth who were “healthily iniquitous.” “What youth is a satisfied youth, without a search for meaning?” the Pope asked, adding that “young people who do not search for anything are not youth, (but) they have aged before their time.” In off-the-cuff remarks, Francis addressed the youth in the square and those watching the audience through the media, asking them “what are you looking for? 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In fact, they barely begin their time with Jesus and “immediately they are transformed into missionaries.” This, Francis said, is evidenced by the fact that their respective brothers – Simon Peter and James – also begin to follow Jesus. “It was an encounter so moving, so happy, that the disciples will forever remember that day which illuminated and oriented their youth.” Asking those present how to find one's vocation in modern society, Pope Francis said it can happen in many ways, but, as shown in the Gospel, a first indicator is “the joy of the encounter with Jesus.” Every vocation – whether to marriage, consecrated life or the priesthood – begins “with an encounter with Jesus who gives us new joy and hope,” he said. 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The Lord then brings us, even amid trials and hardship, to “an increasingly full encounter with him and to the fullness of joy.” “Jesus wants people who have experienced that being with him gives immense happiness, which can be renewed every day of life,” he said, adding that a disciple who is not joyful “does not evangelize this world,” and is ultimately “a sad” disciple. “You become a preacher of Jesus not by refining the weapons of rhetoric,” Francis said, noting that “you can talk and talk and talk,” but if there is no joy, it won't be effective. Because of this, Christians, like Mary, must “guard the flame of their 'falling in love': in love with Jesus.” “Of course there are trials in life, there are moments in which we need to go forward despite the opposing cold and wind,” the Pope said. 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