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Thousands of young people across the Diocese have dressed this morning Cartagena "joy and hope", as expressed by Mr. Bishop, Bishop D.
Jose Manuel Lorca Planes, witnessing their faith, at the Meeting of Students of Catholic, Episcopal Delegation organized by the Education of the Diocese of Cartagena.
If at the last World Youth Day in Madrid, the storm that struck the Cuatro Vientos vigil but did not testify to a youth "firm in the faith", the rainstorm that has accompanied the day today, has shown fidelity to Christ of thousands of young people who have continued to participate without fear of activities.
As communicated from the Delegation of Education, in this meeting were 4,000 students enrolled in 73 centers of all kinds: IES public, Catholic Center, Cooperative Education Centers and the Region of Murcia.
About nine o'clock the beginning to get the first students at the Plaza of Spain in the port city.
From there, have led to the harbor basin, to receive the "St. James", which commemorates the time when the Apostle brought "the light of the Gospel" in Spain, has made his arrival by boat.
Between blessings, "St. James" was kneeling down to earth, in the presence of the Diocesan Bishop, Bishop Lorca Planes, the Vicar of Cartagena, D.
José Abellán, the Episcopal Delegate for Education, D.
Juan Carlos Garcia Domene and numerous priests who accompanied the meeting with young people.
In the Town Hall Square took place the official ceremony, attended by the Mayor, Ms. Pilar Barreiro and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Education, D.
Marcos Manuel Sanchez, who together with the Bishop of the Diocese have dedicated a few words of encouragement to the students, whose banners of various centers umbrella stuck between.
Among those in attendance were also representatives of trade unions and CSIF ANPE and other entities.
In his speech, Bishop recalled Lorca Planes axis plot of this meeting, which revolves around the Year of Faith, remembering that faith entered Spain thanks to St. James.
The Pastor has called for hope to the young crowd.
In his statements to the media, Mr. Bishop has rated this meeting as "a sign that has no words."
In this regard, he stated that "only see the guys who have come from the four corners of the region, is sufficient." "More than 4,000 were enrolled, here, defying the rain" - he added.
The bishop has remarked "that have brought the message, a message of profound joy."
"They are filled with laughter and Cartagena with its presence, is a message of hope" - noted.
Bishop Lorca has invited all present to join in a prayer to the Virgin of Charity, Patroness of Cartagena.
Bishop Lorca Planes: "The Lord needs saints"
After the official ceremony, the students and teachers of various schools have various itineraries continued Cartagena, in order to "know and trace the origin of Christianity."
A large majority has focused on the church of Santa Lucia, Santa Maria de Gracia and La Caridad, where in addition to know the history of these temples have spent time praying before the Lord and hear testimonies of some young people.
In places planned itineraries were also known as the Museum of Cartagena, the Roman Theatre, the Roman Forum and Amphitheatre, Palace Hall, or bomb shelters of the Civil War, among many others.
Mr. Bishop has accompanied young people who have made pilgrimages to the parish of St. James of St. Lucia.
Lorca Planes Lord Bishop explained the origins of this temple that takes over the faith in Spain and has called to follow Christ without fear, following the vocation to which they feel called.
"The Church needs you as witnesses brave, strong in faith, he underlined.
- The Lord needs saints ".
However, the Diocesan Pastor has invited students to join in a prayer for the youth died in the tragedy of Madrid Arena on the morning of Nov. 1.
Teresa, a young woman whose life changed when the love of God transformed the suffering lived in India
In this parish, has testified Teresa, a young Indian woman of 16, who studies at the Institute Religion Juan Sebastian Elcano Cartagena.
Along with her two younger sisters, spent five years in Spain, adopted a family of Cartagena.
Teresa explains, "I wanted to share with all the people here."
It refers to all that has lived in India.
"There are people out there starving, dying of disease ..."-account.
While insisting that people "appreciate the things we have," said that "from here I can help."
So, wants to encourage "we're all together, united in thinking among all students in what's out there, and if someone can help us to do, even a small thing, for they are great things."
Teresa is already baptized, made his first communion and is now preparing to be confirmed.
While starting to know God with a teacher who was in India, his experience of faith was strengthened by coming to Spain.
"I lived very much stronger than anyone my age has lived" - Teresa recalls.
Faced with suffering as he had seen and experienced, God entered his life flooding her with love and granting the grace of faith.
Teresa has known the meaning of the cross, the saving power of God, and He knows that "nothing is impossible".
"Do not worship anyone but Him"
From the church of the Virgin of Charity, Blessed Sacrament at the Altar received hundreds of young people who were coming to share a few minutes of adoration.
Between songs and prayers, "St. James", hoping that with the Lord in prayer to the young people who came, gave a short speech encouraging students to live the Gospel in light of Christ, firm in the faith and in communion with the Church.
Keeping the spirit of prayer, some young people have placed candles before the Lord, asking for various intentions.
The organizers had prepared strips of paper that could be bought at the entrance, with biblical quotes to ponder.
At the outlet, have distributed images of the patron saint of Cartagena, to intercede for their children and guide them in the pilgrimage of life.
In addition, they have been delivered to a wrist Decenarios a medal, with the rosary to strengthen their faith, Our Lady will protect them and pray for other souls.
Who watched many young people leave the church of La Caridad, I could see how they were forging the "soldiers of Christ", by the hand of the Virgin Mary, the Holy Rosary and God in his heart.
Source: Obispado de Cartagena
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