Older Catholics play IMPORTANT role in shaping new generations, says Pope Francis

The old still have a lot to give young people.

On Tuesday Pope Francis said that the older generation should not stop striving in their spiritual lives, but that God calls them to be spiritual 'grandparents' to young people, who can learn from their experiences.

Vatican City (CNA/EWTN News) - "And this is what the Lord today asks us: to be grandparents. To have the vitality to give to young people, because young people expect it from us; to not close ourselves, to give our best: they look for our experience, for our positive dreams to carry on the prophecy and the work."

"I ask the Lord for all of us that he give us this grace," the Pope said June 27.

Pope Francis said a special Mass June 27 in the Pauline Chapel of the Apostolic Palace to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ordination as an auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires in 1992.

"Thank you for this common prayer on this anniversary, asking forgiveness for my sins and perseverance in faith, hope, charity," he said.

"I thank you so much for this fraternal company and ask the Lord to bless you and accompany you on the road of service to the Church. Thank you very much."

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