January 16, 2012. (Romereports.com) During Sunday's Angelus the pope talked about vocations, focusing on the power of recognizing and following the voice of God.
Benedict XVI
“And so, the call to follow Jesus more closely, to not form a family, but instead dedicate oneself to the family of the Church, usually comes from the testimony or the suggestion of a spiritual 'older brother,' who is often a priest.”
When following the voice of God, the pope talked about the spiritual role priest and parents have in guiding the youth. He also added that, fully accepting one's vocation is key in life.
Benedict XVI
“This response is a total giving of oneself which is demonstrated through the change of Simon's name to Peter. May we strive to remain open to the Lord's will for our lives.”
Sunday's Angelus was celebrated on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The pope prayed for the millions of people who don't have a place to call home. He also highlighted that migration allows people to promote the New Evangelization.
The pope has returned from Madrid to his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo just south of Rome. He was greeted by a number of pilgrims that were also with him at this year's World Youth Day in Madrid.
Benedict XVI was greeted by hundreds of thousands of young people in Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles. This is pope's first event with young people for World Youth Day.
The event's official choir welcomed the popemobile as it went through a sea of flags from every continent.
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Benedict XVI
“And so, the call to follow Jesus more closely, to not form a family, but instead dedicate oneself to the family of the Church, usually comes from the testimony or the suggestion of a spiritual 'older brother,' who is often a priest.”
When following the voice of God, the pope talked about the spiritual role priest and parents have in guiding the youth. He also added that, fully accepting one's vocation is key in life.
Benedict XVI
“This response is a total giving of oneself which is demonstrated through the change of Simon's name to Peter. May we strive to remain open to the Lord's will for our lives.”
Sunday's Angelus was celebrated on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The pope prayed for the millions of people who don't have a place to call home. He also highlighted that migration allows people to promote the New Evangelization.