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The AYE Experience

A few words from young people and Religious who have experienced AYE before...

“I am so grateful to God for having granted me the opportunity of being a part of AYE08. I met so many young people just like me and learned about how widespread our faith is!” Raisia Abundo, Philippines

 “AYE was simply amazing. It was definitely more than I hoped it would be and being part of the praise and worship team was awesome. I loved coffee club and I'm thankful that I was able to be a part of it!” Astrid Adeline, Australia

 

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"We watched a lot of countries express their culture backgrounds in dancing, acting and singing out loud" Maleko Tuifua, Australia

 “It was amazing to see how many young people cared so much about their faith and were not afraid to show it.” Becky Walker, UK

 “I came away with a great sense of solidarity with other young Augustinians (both lay and religious) from all over the world. It gave me a foundational and very positive experience of Augustinian Youth at an international level and how one mind and one heart can be brought about.” Br Barney Johns OSA, UK
 
“Seeing so many people who really love Jesus and are not ashamed of it gave me a power to be a witness to those who do not believe” Stanka Kociskova, Slovakia

 “This gave us a chance to get to know everyone and mingle with people from the other countries” Rick Kelly, UK

“AYE and WYD were fantastic events which brought to my eyes the fact that there are lots of youth just like us who are also believers” Racela Abundo, Philippines

"An experience that I'll never forget, meeting other Augustinians especially a relative, and spending time with each other understanding more about our faith" Christopher Dickens, UK

“In the 17 years that I've lived on earth, AYE was one of the most amazing thing I have ever experienced  and I wish it was longer!! It was that good!” Melissa Lara, Philippines
 
"AYE, for me, was the perfect opportunity to share my faith in a safe environment, where I felt understood and relaxed. The fact that this was done through creative workshops, social justice seminars and several songs and languages made it all the more fun!" Nicola McCartney, UK

“I thank God that He gave me the grace to be a part of this great event and look forward to the next one!” Paula Linn, UK

“We can consider another person a friend, if we dare to entrust to him or her all our innermost thoughts” St. Augustine