Since last June 9ththe Prior General of the Augustinian Recollects, the Prior General of the Augustinian Recollects, Friar Miguel Angel Hernandezis in Peru carrying out the visitation of renewal to the communities of the Order. A first week marked by fraternal affection, contact with young people, education and service. In his words, this mission is “to bring a word of hope and encouragement” where consecrated life needs to be renewed.
Lima: the start of a hopeful visit
The visit began in Limawhere on June 10the Prior General visited the Santa Rita Schoolone of the most emblematic educational works of the Order in the country. There he was received with enthusiasm by the students, teachers and friars of the educational community.
During his message to the children and young people, he left them some endearing words that show the heart of his mission:
“Trying to bring a word of hope and encouragement, because these friars that you see here, who wear the same uniform as me, are flesh and blood, they get tired, they get discouraged, they encounter difficulties… and my mission is a little bit to try to restore their courage” .
Visibly moved by the artistic presentations prepared by the students, he said:
“I was tired from so much traveling, but after seeing the care with which they have prepared everything, the enthusiasm they have put into it and the joy, that comforts me and makes me renew myself. Thank you, God bless you all!” .
That same evening, he met with the representatives of CEAR and ARCORES Limasharing concerns and strengthening the commitment of solidarity with the most vulnerable.
Cajamarca: a young community on the way
The day 11On the 11th , Friar Miguel Ángel moved to CajamarcaThere he spent several intense days of encounter with the young and fraternal life of the Province. In the house of San José de Cajamarcahe met with the members of the JAR (Augustinian Recollect Youth)the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (FSAR) and the local vocation team..
His words of encouragement and his close presence were gratefully received. Young people and adults shared with him not only the joy of feeling part of a big family, but also the challenges they experience in their environment.
Chota: a new stage in a fertile land
On June 14 June 14the Prior General went to the Prelature of Chota Prelature of Chotawhere he will remain until 18. In this region of great pastoral and vocational vitality, the Augustinian Recollect friars develop a profound evangelizing work, especially in the parish and educational field.
There, Friar Miguel Ángel will meet with religious and lay communities, listening, sharing and encouraging them in the spirit of charismatic renewal. charismatic renewal that inspires his visit.
A heart-to-heart visit
The renewal visit is not a formality, but a moment of grace. a moment of grace. This is the understanding of the Prior General, who does not come to supervise, but to accompany as a brother, to renew hope, to walk together with the friars, youth and laity. to accompany as a brother, to renew hope, to walk together with the friars, youth and laity who are part of the great Augustinian Recollect family. who are part of the great Augustinian Recollect family.
From Peru, a land of deep faith and great dedication, the message that rises is one: God continues to act through the Augustinian charism where it is lived with authenticity, joy and community. where it is lived with authenticity, joy and community.