Across the Communion: 40,000 youth pray

Notes: "Archbishop Rowan Williams has expressed the hope that young Christians will, through prayers and meditation, deepen their reliance on God's trust and 'take the risks of trusting others' to join them in 'the work of God's kingdom'. Williams, who retired as Archbishop of Canterbury on Dec. 31 [2012], sent the message to an estimated 40,000 Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox youth who took part in the European meeting of the Taize community held in Rome Dec. 28 [2012] to Jan. 2 [2013]. Taize is an ecumenical monastic order that attracts many young people around the world, drawn by its reflective practice focusing on peace, love and reconciliation. 'Small acts of trustfulness can make a great difference', said Williams, as he paid tribute to young people who helped clear the rubble and provide emergency care when Christchurch, New Zealand, was hit by a devastating earthquake in 2011". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Youth - Religious aspects - Christianity; Youth - Religious aspects - Anglican Communion; Youth - Religious life; Trust - Religious aspects - Anglican Communion; Earthquakes - New Zealand, 2011