Why Evangelize?

The inspiration behind Mission Youth and the need to evangelize came by hearing the words of Pope John II, who said to young people at World Youth Day in 1993, "Do not be afraid to go out on the streets and into public places like the first apostles, who preached Christ and the Good News of salvation in the squares of cities, towns and villages. This is no time to be ashamed of the Gospel. It is the time to preach it from the rooftops." While it is good to meet the material needs of people, this is not enough. People are spiritually starving for lack of knowledge of Christ. Mission Youth wants to get the "Word" out to everyone. All are called to union with Jesus Christ.

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