The activities began with a representation of the traditional Way of the Cross followed by cultural events. Mass was then celebrated by Danlí Bishop José Antonio Canales Motiño, who during the homily urged the young people to “bring the savor of Christ” to every aspect of life and thus, “little by little, show the treasures of our faith, without a doubt, the greatest of all being the body and blood of Christ.”
At midnight a time for Eucharistic adoration was held in which the young people were invited to place their hopes and fears in the hands of God.
The day was full of music and fellowship, culminating on June 2 at 6 a.m. local time with words of gratitude and the announcement of the location of the next NYD in 2026 in Yoro.
Valladares expressed his hope that the gathering has inspired young people to be “protagonists of God’s love, to not be afraid to face life and to be witnesses of his true love.”
This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA.