From October 25-27, the Prior General of the Augustinian Recollects, Friar Miguel Angel Hernandez, visited the community of Motril, a land marked by the blood of the martyrs and the vitality of the educational mission. A visit that renewed the spirit, strengthened communion and kindled hope.
A visit that leaves its mark
Motril, a city with a deep Augustinian Recollect tradition, received the visit of the Prior General, Friar Miguel Ángel Hernández Domínguez, from October 25 to 27. His visit to this community was a living expression of communion, encouragement and spiritual renewal.
of communion, encouragement and spiritual renewal, both for the religious and the community.
for the religious as well as for the great educational family of Centro San Agustín.
St. Augustine Center
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The meeting was not only institutional: it was fraternal, joyful and full of meaning. Because
“This visitation reminds us that we do not walk alone,” said Friar César Irigoin.
Friar César Irigoin
César Irigoin, director of the educational center. “Our guide and head of the Order accompanies us and is always attentive to our missionary action. It is a renewal in the spirit that strengthens us to continue being a family at the service of the Church and society”.
An educational community that moves forward with enthusiasm
One of the most significant moments was the celebration of the
celebration of the Eucharist at the beginning of the school year, presided by the Prior General, together with other friars of the community.
presided by the Prior General, together with other friars of the community. The Mass was a true family event, with the participation of the whole school.
the whole educational center
The Mass was a real family event, with the participation of the whole school, from the infants to the vocational training students, together with the teaching and non-teaching staff.
“It has been a very emotional moment for everyone,” shared
Javier Guzmán
the pedagogical director. “The visit of Father General has filled us with illusion, closeness and much desire to continue announcing Christ, as our motto says. He encourages us to continue working and to transmit Augustinian values in all areas”.
Land of martyrs, seed of hope
The Prior General’s visit also had a profound dimension of remembrance and gratitude.
memory and gratitude
to set foot on a land that has given courageous witnesses to the Gospel. In 1936, six Augustinian Recollects were killed in Motril out of hatred for the faith. Beatified by Pope Francis, they are for the Order a luminous sign of fidelity in the midst of persecution.
Today, the community of Motril continues to reap the fruit of that radical the fruit of that radical dedicationin the form of an evangelizing evangelizing educationeducation, a living community life and a committed ecclesial presence.