Liu 14, previous diocese: “His love is not his heart and life”

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In the early nineties of the last century, Robert Francis Preveost was a sponsor of the church, Mrs. Monrat, who helped himself find in the Trujillo neighborhood, the second most populated city in Peru. At that time, David Karanza was just a boy, but he still clearly remembers that the peaceful priest and smile that he was motivated to participate in all types of activities, from pure spiritual to the most entertaining: “During all the years when the priest was – he tells the Vatican media – I could experience his explanation and spirit closely, especially through the group of youth called” The Youth Group. ” Young friends of ChristHe promoted heavily. It was a period that was definitely characterized by my life and faith. “

Prayer and rapprochement

The relationship between the fourteenth Liu Liu with young people was mainly based on rapprochement, deep prayer and a very special ability to know how to welcome, listen and guidance. His words, “Caranza explains,” she was firm but warm. His way of preaching made us that Christ truly between us. He was not just a priest, he was the shepherd of the real shepherd. For me it was evidence, a reference point, and over time, he became a real spiritual friend. “

The ability to shift

What attracted the youth of the diocese of Monrat towards that missionary Augustine, from calm and ascetic air, was his ability to transform a deep life. “He really believed in us. He gave us a space, so we encouraged us to assume responsibilities in the church. He did not treat us as a group, but as a living church heart. By him, many learned what to live in society, share faith with joy, organize retreats, and congestion.” In fact, David Karanza’s life took an unexpected turn: “This happened when, in the group of youth created by Father Pierwost, I met Cenatia, who today is my wife.

Deep revolution

But Prevost not only caused a revolution in the hearts and life of young people: under their guide, the entire parish became a home for everyone. Several pastoral groups were formed, and their structure was upgraded to other areas of the city, dozens and dozens of faith and solidarity activities. “In short, the parish stopped being just a temple and became a living, cheerful and committed society.” Prevost’s example is the profession towards the church. ” On the day the new Pope was chosen, Karanza became 43 years old and never imagined the unusual gift of knowing that he was specifically chosen as the former parish priest:

Priest

For these young people yesterday, who are today from the parents, Liu fourteen will always be Father Robert, the priest who taught them to live the Bible to build the kingdom of God. “Prevost,” Karanza concludes with a condemnation, “is not a man who has strength, he is a man from the Lord. He knows the challenges of small societies, he knows what construction means from the bottom. His pastoral experience, his love for young people and his spirit Augustine can give hope to the church that needs to return to the necessary.”