Pope Francisco on a cane Santa Teresa: “The old … – Tiempo.hn

WORLD – Pope Francis received the pilgrimage ‘Path of Light’, which since last October 15 takes the original cane Santa Teresa 30 countries on five continents commemorate stop Wednesday the fifth centenary of the birth of mysticism.

Upon receipt, Francisco used an expression in Latin America also has loving connotations and is used to refer even parents, spouses or friends: “The old went with this?”

The Pope, after delivering those words, kissed and held the relic that gave him four pilgrims, led by Father Antonio González.. With this reception, Francis Pope, who has declared admirer of Santa Teresa, wanted to be present at the V Centenario and support the celebrations organized by the Discalced Carmelite Order.

Also in the audience usually held on Wednesday, the Pope recalled the V Centenario and put Santa Teresa as an example of apostolate: “This month we remember the birth V Centenario Avila Santa Teresa. That will stimulate their spiritual force, dear young people, to witness joyfully faith in your life. May your faith in Christ supports you dear sick people, in moments of great distress; and his tireless apostolate I invite you, dear husbands, to put Christ at the center of your married life. “

For the vicar general of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, Father Emilio José Martínez, “It is a moment of excitement for the whole Discalced Carmelite order. This trip, which is physical and spiritual, began as an adventure, and has exceeded all our expectations. “

” This receiving a great admirer of Santa Teresa, as is the pope Francisco, honor us and filled with immense gratitude to the Holy Father. For us, it is a recognition of all the Carmelite family, all the nuns, monks and lay people working in over 130 countries worldwide carry the message of Christ through the example of the holy universal Spanish “he said.

The team of ‘Path of Light’ Pope Francis offered the title of ‘Pilgrim of Honor’ of the Teresian Route ‘From cradle to grave’, linking Avila and Alba de Tormes, handing the ‘Andariega ‘document proving this way.