YOUTH 2000, an international spiritual initiative, organizes and directs Eucharistic centered retreats for young people. Begun in 1990, YOUTH 2000 is a response to the challenge of Pope John Paul II to "become shining heralds of the reevangelization and generous architects of the civilization of love." YOUTH 2000 promotes, organizes, and directs retreats based on the Gospel of St. John, Chapter 6, "I am the Bread of Life." The focus on the Eucharist shows young people that Christ must be at the center of their lives. The format of each retreat, which includes the Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, prayer, talks, music and fellowship, provides a means to help young people develop a deep and lasting personal relationship with Jesus Christ, especially in the Eucharist, "the source and summit of Christian life" (Lumen gentium 11).
Its the weekend of August 24-26 in Lake Charles, LA. Let me know if you are interested in going it is going to be awesome. The Franciscan Friars run the retreat and will be there with brothers and sisters. So it is great exposure to other religious orders. Let me know if you are interested in going. I have to have numbers worked out by the end of the week.
Pax Christi,
Matt
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