XX WYD: THE MARIENFELD MASS. BENEDICT XVI, SHOW YOU WANT TO STRIVE FOR A BETTER WORLD (3)

The ability to be "one", continued the Holy Father, "must show in one’s ability to forgive, it must appear in one’s willingness to share, in one’s efforts for one’s neighbours, both near and distant. Today, there are forms of voluntary work, models of mutual service, which our society badly needs". Benedict XVI also invited the young "not to leave the elderly to their loneliness, not to walk on in front of those who suffer. If we think and live by virtue of the communion with Christ, then our eyes will open, we will no longer resign ourselves to get along, concerned only with ourselves, but we will see where and how we can help". By doing this, we find out that "it’s better to help and serve the others than just being concerned with the comforts we are offered". "I know you boys and girls – concluded Benedict XVI – aim at great things, you want to strive for a better world. Show this to men, to the world, which is waiting just for this proof from the disciples of Christ and which, through your love, will be able to discover the star we are following".