A Message from Fr. Brendan McGuire for the Jubilee of Youth 2025 at Our Lady of LaVang Parish, San Jose
Dear young friends,
In a world filled with noise, distraction, and constant motion, prayer invites us to slow down — to breathe, to listen, and to rediscover who we truly are before God. Prayer is not just saying words; it’s a journey of the heart.
As we grow in faith, we move through different levels of prayer — from reciting words we learned as children, to listening in silence, to simply resting in God’s loving presence. Each step brings us deeper into friendship with Christ, who walks beside us every moment of our lives.
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, I invite you to open your hearts anew. Let prayer become your pathway to peace, courage, and joy. Let it draw you closer to the One who calls you by name and who never stops believing in you.
God bless,
Fr. Brendan McGuire
Keynote Speaker, Jubilee of Youth 2025
Theme: “Youth – Pilgrimage of Hope”
Our Lady of La Vang Parish, San Jose
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
