{"id":525109,"date":"2025-05-05T16:11:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=525109"},"modified":"2025-05-05T16:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:11:13","slug":"bishop-benedict-urges-youth-to-seek-mentors-and-embrace-lifelong-learning-on-national-youth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/bishop-benedict-urges-youth-to-seek-mentors-and-embrace-lifelong-learning-on-national-youth-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Bishop Benedict urges youth to seek mentors and embrace lifelong learning on National Youth Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the occasion of Romania\u2019s National Youth Day, His Grace Bishop Benedict of S\u0103laj conveyed a message of encouragement and guidance to all young people:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cPay close attention to your mentors, learn from them, and don\u2019t hesitate to ask for help.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bishop encouraged youth to cultivate two essential components for a meaningful and intelligent life: curiosity and apprenticeship.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first element involves enthusiasm, a thirst for knowledge, exploration, determination, and a spirit of adventure\u2014all traits specific to this stage of life and indicative of both a dynamic journey and a generous perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Human Choices<\/h2>\n

According to the bishop, apprenticeship involves posing questions to those who have already gained life experience. A person\u2019s success depends on making the right choices and having a trustworthy guide. Trust in a good mentor is the path through which one can transform their talents into a great endeavour\u2014ultimately passing that knowledge on to others.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can get involved, ask for advice, and, more importantly, see with your own eyes exactly how things are done. This perspective places us in a state of discipleship. Only those who stay close to a good master can transform their gift into a great project,\u201d said Bishop Benedict.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur success depends on this choice. Beyond talent and creativity, only those who prove themselves good disciples can later become good mentors.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Noble Desire for Knowledge<\/h2>\n

At the end of his message, Bishop Benedict urged young people to keep their enthusiasm and desire to learn alive:<\/p>\n

\u201cOn your day, Youth Day, we send you this thought: strengthen and cultivate your noble desire for knowledge, your need to engage with real-life experiences, and your eagerness to dive into new adventures. But also seek good mentors\u2014professionally, personally, and most of all, spiritually.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t rush. Investigate, reflect, but once you\u2019ve done that, give your trust, observe, learn, and take action. There are people ready to walk with you, support you, encourage you\u2014and even lift you up. A beautiful partnership can be formed between generations, and the successes can be truly great.\u201d<\/p>\n

Photo: Metropolis of Cluj<\/p>\n

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