IEC: Bringing youth to the heart of the Church

“We’re a group of young people who aspire to bring other young people to the heart of the Church,” said James Mahon, national leader of Youth 2000, one of many youth groups participating in the International Eucharistic Congress. “We do this through our three pillars: Number one is devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist. Number two is devotion to Mary. And three is devotion to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.”

He said the Congress has been good for his country: “I believe that this Congress is not just good for Dublin, it’s good for Ireland. . . . I believe that its such a real beacon of hope for young people in Ireland, and for people in general.”

Mahon said the fruits of the Eucharistic Congress will continue: “The Lord, I really feel, has poured his blessing on Ireland, on the Irish Church this week.”

Listen to the full interview of Emer McCarthy with Youth 2000 leader James Mahon: