On Wednesday 5th April 300 hundred male students, including students from St Edmunds, attended a Conference for young Men, called ‘Face2Face’ at the Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.
It was an amazing day, Archbishop Bernard Longley welcomed everyone and then we were blessed. With great speakers, such as Canon David Oakley, who gave the young men an ‘Invitation’, Jimmy Mitchell, who talked about ‘Desire’ and Bishop Caggiano, who is the Bishop of Connecticut spoke about ‘Courage’.
The students had the opportunity to think, explore and pray about what the Lord’s plan is for them, are they open and listening to what he is asking. ‘ He is not looking for a perfect man to walk with him, he’s looking for someone to walk with’.
Please pray for the young men who are being called to serve, it’s not always easy to hear the Lord’s voice when lots of other voices are in their heads.
The day was finished with Exposition and Benediction.

Diocesan Prayer For Vocations.
Lord Jesus, send labourers into your harvest.
Inspire, in the hearts of young people,
Vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Bless our families with a spirit of generosity.
May those whom you call to the priesthood and religious life
Have the courage to give themselves to your Church as co-operators in your work.
St John Vianney. Pray for us.