On August 9, the first meeting of the youth sectors of the year 2025 was held in Aldea Quixaba, Sector San Marcos, with the participation of four groups from different sectors. The central theme was: “A Call to Life”.
The meeting began with a prayer, invoking the light of the Holy Spirit through a mantra. Each participant was given a lighted candle as a symbol of the light of Christ that remains in us through the Spirit. Then, the sign of the cross was made, reminding us that the Holy Trinity is always in our midst. During the liturgical moment, the Gospel of the day was proclaimed and a reflection was addressed to each young person present. It was emphasized that each one has been called by God and that to accept this call is to follow Christ and his purpose: to announce the Gospel to all. The invited groups and those who have not yet developed the necessary sensitivity to recognize the divine call were also remembered. (“The decision is yours. Many are invited, but hardly anyone has time”).
In the second part of the meeting, the theme “A Call to Life” was deepened. We reflected on how God calls us because he loves us, and his love has no limits: it is capable of healing, nourishing the soul and transforming lives. To help in the meditation, the song “A Greater Love” by the group Jota Quest was played.
The texts used were Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 1:15-16 and Mark 1:16-20. Galatians 1,15-16 and Mark 1,16-20. 3,13-19. From them, small group work was done to read the Scriptures and share their responses. Reflections emerged such as:
- To be a young man with a young spirit to follow Jesus, to be a servant of God to preach the Gospel, to always do good without looking at whom, to be a prophet among the nations and a herald of good news.
- To be a good professional in order to, like Jesus, help those who need it most.
- Follow the way of Christ, surround yourself with people with the same ideals of personal and spiritual growth, and become a good, God-fearing person.
- To have faith, to choose the right path, to recognize God’s call in our lives, to invite others to walk together, to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and to serve our neighbor.
At the end, several young people spontaneously shared their personal experiences, moments in which they felt called by God, and the graces received through prayer and community life.
To conclude, the song “The Prophet” and Father Fábio de Melo’s song “God Take Care of Me” were sung, followed by the final prayer.
Sr. Margarida Franz, ccv
