Daily Reflections by Cathy
August 3 , 2026 Reflection – Day 3 of the Youth Festival in Medjugorje!
August 3, 2026
Day 3 of the Youth Festival in Medjugorje
Dear Family of Mary!
On August 1, 2026, at the opening ceremony of the Youth Festival, Archbishop Cavalli delivered a message from Pope Leo to the participants of the Youth Festival in Medjugorje! It is simple and beautiful! A good way to begin this holy week of prayer, catechesis, the Sacraments and pure joy!
Here is the message from Pope Leo to the participants of the Youth Festival:
Pope Leo sends his greeting to all participants of the Youth Festival in Medjugorje! He urges them to return to the Fountain, that is to return to Christ, the Source of a New Life and the Advent of Joy!
He, therefore, invites them to rediscover through prayer, listening to the Word of God, and through the Sacraments, the beauty of a personal encounter with the Lord, who quenches every heart and gives the strength to always begin anew.
His Holiness encourages young people to sincerely seek the Truth that sets them free, without being seduced by the illusions of fleeting happiness.
In following Jesus, each person can embrace, even amongst difficult questions and the restlessness of the heart, as an opportunity for discernment and growth in faith.
The Holy Father also urges young people to let themselves be led by the Holy Spirit, and to entrust themselves to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, so that they may become shining witnesses of the Gospel, promoters of the Good News, Fraternity, and Builders of Peace in society.
Assuring them of His remembrance in prayer, the Supreme Pontif invokes upon all an abundance of Divine Grace, heartily imparting His Apostolic Blessing.
Pope Leo!
(Delivered by Arch Bishop Aldo Cavalli to the Youth Festival 2026)
Tomorrow will be a full day of Catechesis, Prayer, and Wordship! See you then!!
In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
Mary TV
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