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I’m hoping this goes over well. I realize many do like to keep a great deal private, and I respect that…
Having said that. I’ve been trying to brainstorm as to how to encourage young teens to think about religious vocations. I’ve come up with a few thoughts, but then had this one.
How many of you would be willing to share your stories (publicly) of how God touched your life in a way that was so loving that made you not only consider giving your life over to him, but accomplishing it. Your struggles along the way, but even more importantly- What are some of the blessings you’ve received from living this life. This is for the benefit of not only the people on this forum, but I am planning on teaching 7th, 8th graders- who are preparing to be confirmed. Any offerings would be greatly appreciated.
It seems that too often, young people are discouraged from even thinking about the religious life because they would be missing out on pleasures in the flesh, but I’m trying to document how many pleasure of God can come from devoting your life to him. And by doing that also demonstrate how many, many times these rewards are much greater than any we can reap by living our lives for ourselves.
I realize reading about the Saints lives would be very beneficial to them also, but was trying to hit home to this modern day a bit more if possible.
Thanks and God bless you!
Having said that. I’ve been trying to brainstorm as to how to encourage young teens to think about religious vocations. I’ve come up with a few thoughts, but then had this one.
How many of you would be willing to share your stories (publicly) of how God touched your life in a way that was so loving that made you not only consider giving your life over to him, but accomplishing it. Your struggles along the way, but even more importantly- What are some of the blessings you’ve received from living this life. This is for the benefit of not only the people on this forum, but I am planning on teaching 7th, 8th graders- who are preparing to be confirmed. Any offerings would be greatly appreciated.
It seems that too often, young people are discouraged from even thinking about the religious life because they would be missing out on pleasures in the flesh, but I’m trying to document how many pleasure of God can come from devoting your life to him. And by doing that also demonstrate how many, many times these rewards are much greater than any we can reap by living our lives for ourselves.
I realize reading about the Saints lives would be very beneficial to them also, but was trying to hit home to this modern day a bit more if possible.
Thanks and God bless you!