Sunday, September 18, 2011

Young People are Taught Chastity by Jesus Christ Himself in the Sacraments: PURE IN HEART CONFERENCE IN PANTASAPH, WALES II



There are many wonderful programmes for young people to teach them about living the Gospel in their human relationships. However, what the are yearning for is not powerpoint presentations, world-class musicians, speakers, venues, but the unfailing love of Jesus Christ.

This can only be given in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. Here Jesus himself touches them, heals them, and reveals to them the glorious face of their Eternal Father, who is Love.

In the Sacrament of Confession, wounds are healed and bound up while the precious and life-giving wounds of Jesus are given to restore to our true dignity.

Here is the second talk I gave at the Wales Pure in Heart conference:



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Theology of the Body in Wales: PURE IN HEART CONFERENCE IN PANTASAPH, WALES I



Blessed Pope John Paul said that Jesus Christ has a living dialogue with a person about their body. He called this "A Theology of the Body." In this dialogue God the Father reveals that he has made man in his image and likeness, creating him in Christ before the world began. Jesus shows that he accepts man exactly in his historical situation right now and loves him. The Holy Spirit, who is Love itself, shows that he is ready to bring us from where we are now to where we need to go.

Here is the teaching I gave at the Franciscan Friary Retreat Center in Pantasaph, Wales for the Pure in Heart conference.


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