A Welcome from our Chairperson
"You are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden.
No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lampstand where it shines for all in the house.
In the same way your light must shine,... so that, seeing your good works,
they may give praise to your Father in heaven."
-Matthew 5:14-16
Dear Brother or Sister in Christ,
This bible passage from Matthew is what the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops used to open their pastoral plan for ministry to young adults. Many Catholics in the twenties and thirties leave the Church, and the ones who do not are often confronted with questions and even hostilities from society about their faith. In times like these, it is a blessing to have a group of friends your age to share life’s ups and downs.
The time of our twenties and thirties is often about discovering our permanent vocation, leading to many questions and deep thought. We begin to find that work is such a major part of our lives that "What do you do for a living?" is a regular part of our vernacular. Some of us may even question what it means to be a "spiritual" person at a time when much of the world is moving toward an individualized, “what works best for me” conception of faith.
Finding an answer to these questions can be found by answering the call to being a light of the world. The bishops describe us as "Sons and Daughters of the Light" and instruct us that if we are to find the answers to life, love, and God’s will for us then we must join together in ministry and grow together in the Faith.
I pray that as you read my words to you that you consider answering the call of our bishops to come together as young adults and help each other face the life of a faithful young adult by joining us in our ministry! Wherever you are in your faith journey and whatever your background, if you're looking for a group of friends your age in which to enrich your faith – we invite you to join us!
May God’s blessings continue to be upon the world,
Nick
Chairperson
chairperson@yaski.org