PROVINCIA DE ITALIA • PROVINCE OF ITALY
“NUESTRO JUBILEO HAN SIDO USTEDES”
“OUR JUBILEE HAS BEEN YOU” The Sisters of Castelverde collaborated with their parish, Santa Maria di Loreto in Rome, to welcome 170 young people from Trieste for the Youth Jubilee (July 28 – August 3). Alongside about forty parish volunteers, they prepared spaces, meals, and showers with great dedication, going beyond the simple requirements of providing accommodation and a basic breakfast. The volunteers’ commitment created an atmosphere of genuine friendship and warmth, deeply touching the young pilgrims. Testimonies shared afterwards expressed gratitude and emotion, highlighting how the hospitality itself became the heart of their Jubilee experience. One young woman from Trieste described feeling “at home” thanks to the kindness received, while the volunteer coordinator spoke of discovering the true spirit of community and Church. The greatest joy came when the young pilgrims decided to donate their leftover meal vouchers, worth €800, to the parish’s poor. This gesture symbolized how love given with generosity always returns multiplied, leaving everyone enriched with joy and gratitude.
Nosotras, las Hermanas de Castelverde (Roma), hemos tenido la alegría de colaborar con nuestra Parroquia de “Santa María de Loreto” en la acogida de 170 jóvenes procedentes de Trieste para el Jubileo de los jóvenes aquí en Roma, desde el 28 de julio al 3 de agosto.
Estábamos insertas en un grupo de voluntarios muy numeroso: un equipo de unos cuarenta voluntarios, jóvenes y adultos, que se arremangaron para ofrecer a los huéspedes atención y cuidado, de modo que la acogida no tuviera el sabor de una tarea hecha solo para quedar bien, sino que transmitiera amistad, cercanía y afecto.
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