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Preparation for World Youth Day 2019 in Panama

The young people wishing to attend World Youth Day as a member of the Carmelite Youth had to raise funds for their trip as well as participate in Days of Preparation. Besides the days before the actual trip, there was a two-day experience at Centro Xiberta. The group departed for Costa Rica where they were hosted by the Discalced Carmelites and were able to make final preparations for their full participation in the 2019 World Youth Day.

Part of the group of young people on spiritual days at Centro Xiberta to prepare for the pilgrimage to Panama for the 2019 World Young Day

Part of the group of young people on spiritual days at Centro Xiberta to prepare for the pilgrimage to Panama for the 2019 World Young Day

Organizing one of the days as the young people arrive from around El Salvador

Organizing one of the days as the young people arrive from around El Salvador

The drink table — coffee for all from the Carmelites’ San Elias Finca —served by Br. Cecilio Hernandez, O. Carm., Esteban Benítez

The drink table — coffee for all from the Carmelites’ San Elias Finca —served by Br. Cecilio Hernandez, O. Carm., Esteban Benítez.

Some of the young people participating in one of the days of preparation for the World Youth Day during a break.

Some of the young people participating in one of the days of preparation for the World Youth Day during a break.

Waiting for some food during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day.

Waiting for some food during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day. 

Small group discussion during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day.

Small group discussion during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day. 

Small group discussion during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day.

Small group discussion during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day. 

One of the small groups of Carmelite Youth.

One of the small groups of Carmelite Youth.

Br. Roger Melara, O. Carm., working with a group of Carmelite Youth in the library of Centro Xiberta.

Br. Roger Melara, O. Carm., working with a group of Carmelite Youth in the library of Centro Xiberta.

Fr. Luis Jesus Paz, O. Carm., speaking to the youth during one of the presentations on Carmelite formation during the Day of Preparation for Panama.

Fr. Luis Jesus Paz, O. Carm., speaking to the youth during one of the presentations on Carmelite formation during the Day of Preparation for Panama.

Food for all during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day.

Food for all during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day. 

Carmelite Luis Jesus Paz celebrates with the young people on an spiritual weekend in preparation for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama.

Carmelite Luis Jesus Paz celebrates with the young people on a spiritual weekend in preparation for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama. 

Another view of the young people celebrating Mass with Fr. Luis Jesus Paz, O. Carm., celebrates with the young people on one of the  spiritual weekends in preparation for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama.

Another view of the young people celebrating Mass with Fr. Luis Jesus Paz, O. Carm., celebrates with the young people on one of the  spiritual weekends in preparation for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama. 

The Carmelites present for the profession of Benjamin Constante.

Solemn Vows of Benjamin Constante

On Saturday, August 24, Benjamin Constante professed solemn vows before a large gathering of Carmelites from Centro Xiberta, his family, friends, members of the Lay Carmelite Third Order, and members of the Association of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

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