“Thank You, Jesus, for Calling Me.”: Pope Leo’s Inspiring Message to Youth (Morning Air)

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Imagine this: Rome, packed with close to a million young joyful Catholics 🌍 At the center of it all is Pope Leo, descending from the sky in a helicopter. This happened at the Jubilee of Youth.

John and Sarah on Morning Air were all lit up talking about it… like, giddy excited.


🗣️ Then Came the Moment:

One teen from the U.S., Will, asked this: “How can we truly encounter the risen Lord in our lives and be sure of his presence even in the midst of trials and uncertainties?”

🔥 Highlights from Pope Leo’s Response:

Jesus is your friend, not some far-off idea, but someone walking beside you… always.

Want to meet Him?

📖 Listen to the Gospel

Reflect on how you’re living

🤲 Serve the poor

Adore Jesus in the Eucharist

🛠️ Study, work, and love like Jesus did

And then this line that hits you right in the soul: “Without you, Lord, we cannot do the good we desire.”


💬 It gets even better:

Pope Leo reminded everyone that we find Jesus in the Church, in community, and in each other, especially when we sincerely seek Him. ✝️

He quoted Saint Augustine: “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”

And then, he gave the ultimate mission call: “Say to the Lord: ‘Thank you, Jesus, for calling me.’ And may others encounter Jesus through you; yes, even in your flaws.”


So, wherever you are, just whisper it: “Thank you, Jesus, for calling me.”

And keep walking. He’s already walking with you.


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