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I had the privilege to attend the recent Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) which was conducted for three days. Day one began with a quiet mix of nerves and excitement. There was something deeply stirring about knowing I was about to encounter Christ alongside more than 6,000 other young people—each of us either grounded in our faith or yearning to grow deeper in it. That sense of shared longing made the experience feel sacred before it had even begun. The festival ope

When I attended the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF), I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, aside from the excitement and anticipation leading up to it. Yet I had a sense that it would mark the beginning of something new and meaningful in my faith journey. The first day felt surreal. Seeing so many (6,500 in fact) young people gathered on the cathedral grounds, filled to the brim with young people buzzing with anticipation for the days ahead, was unforgettable. Aroun