The Chapter Assembly continued its work on elaboration of common agreements, and today was our last day—of this Chapter—with the laity. We began the morning by offering the Eucharist for them, reflecting on the importance of paying attention to reality in order to observe rather than just see and discover signs of hope.

Fr. Felicísimo Martínez encouraged personal reflection on the words we use to nourish ourselves. Do we allow the Word to resonate within us, or do we surround ourselves with words that distract us from what is essential?

After an intense day of work, we enjoyed the cultural evening with dancing, singing, and having fun in the most creative way possible. Gratitude and brotherhood filled the room and our history.