Faith of the youth today – Mary Ayyer

Welcome to our special program on the Year of Faith, THE FAITHFUL WITNESS, a series on the lives of Inspiring People and Witnesses of faith in the Catholic Church from around the world. These are people who lived their ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. They are examples of great fortitude and virtue. Their unique stories inspire us to be rooted in our faith. God calls each one of us today to inspire our brothers and sisters and to be witnesses of our faith.
The Faithful Witness of this week is Mary Ayyer, a youth from India. She has three siblings and her parents are engaged in faith sharing mission. As an ambitious youth, this 24 year old, who wants to be a missionary, experienced hurdles and challenges from various quarters. And yet her faith made her stand firm in her conviction. Listen to the second part of this interview.
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Our Faithful Witness of today, Mary Ayyer from India shares with us her faith and the faith of the youth today. Mary, welcome back to Vatican Radio.
Listen:

As a youth, what is your view on faith?
About family, we used to have large families, but it is no more the case now, doesn’t it affect faith formation?
And they (parents) have less time? You are saying parents are first and foremost for the family?
Have you ever faced a difficult situation where faith came as a help?
In your daily life, what do you do to foster your faith?
What do you want to tell our Christian youth?

Thank you Mary. That was Mary Ayyer from India, sharing with us her faith and the faith of the youth today.
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You have been listening to THE FAITHFUL WITNESS our weekly series based on the lives of Inspiring People and Witnesses of faith in the Catholic Church from around the world. Our Faithful Witness today has been Mary Ayyer from India. If you have a faith experience to share with us, let us know. Visit our website radiovaticana.va. By P.J. Joseph SJ
FRIDAY, 12 April 2013