Yesterday we organised a day-long retreat for the Catholic youth of our neighbourhood. Though the number of participants who turned up was very low, the intensity of the input sessions was good. I had invited Fr Raj Kumar from Vizag and he indeed offered much for reflection and introspection.
He began his talk by citing the rich young man of the gospel who approaches Jesus seeking the means to eternal life. Fr Raj Kumar questioned what sort of youngster was this? No normal youngster ever seeks eternal life - certainly not in the prime time of his life. It is normally when sick, injured or retired that one turns one's mind and heart towards such matters. Why then was this young man so eager about eternal life right in the best years of his life?
Such a high level of spirituality and motivation for things of the afterlife? Whatever it be, the young man truly deserves greater study.
He began his talk by citing the rich young man of the gospel who approaches Jesus seeking the means to eternal life. Fr Raj Kumar questioned what sort of youngster was this? No normal youngster ever seeks eternal life - certainly not in the prime time of his life. It is normally when sick, injured or retired that one turns one's mind and heart towards such matters. Why then was this young man so eager about eternal life right in the best years of his life?
Such a high level of spirituality and motivation for things of the afterlife? Whatever it be, the young man truly deserves greater study.
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