There are thousands of youth who have not realized the worth of their life, lost in the world: do not know where to go or what to do. Yet they think they are in the right track. “Kao Pivo Maazaa Maro” (Eat, Drink, and Make merry) seems to be the motto of such people. What a tragedy! Some are ready to do something, but are unable, due to the circumstances. And some have the willingness to do or try to improve the quality of life of others, but they are seldom encouraged.
“If you continue in my Word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." (John 8:31-32). We need to liberate the youth who are enslaved by various clutches of bondages. To liberate, we need to be rooted in the Word, need to be true disciples of Truth.
John Paul II addressed the youth of Switzerland he asked them this question: “Dear young people don’t ask the question what is the truth? It is clear that Jesus is the truth. Ask the question who is the truth for you?” Make Jesus as your truth.
Read the Word and your world will change. The word of God has the power to lift you up from your wretchedness, from the sin. He loves the sinner and hates the sin. Peter writes in his letter why the youth stumble? It’s because they disobey the Word and go in their own way. "A stone that makes them stumble, and a rock that makes them fall. They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do” (1 Peter 2: 8).
Pope John Paul II again gave a call to the youth saying ‘do not be afraid to be the saints of third millennium.’
Today’s church & society needs young people who think positively. This world needs to be liberated from so many evils; on one side corruption, another side terrorism; communalism & casteism; environmental degradation & natural calamities; immoral acts such as abortion, homosexuality, lesbianism, fornication, adultery & suicides. All of these destroy the family values and the rich cultural heritage of our nation; as a matter of fact the human life & the world are in of great danger.
Lk 4:18 says “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, ...” He was very much clear in His Mission, God’s will of liberation.
Let us acclaim then, “Here I am Lord, send me”
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