The pilgrimage was highlighted by the celebration of the Eucharist at the main altar of the Basilica presided by Fr. Miguel Miró, the vicar general of the Augustinian Recollects. During his homily, Fr. Vicar general explained that it was Mary of Gua-dalupe who unites the hearts of the participants coming from twelve different coun-tries with their own different cultures in the hope of a new evangelization. During the solemn celebration the words of Mary to St. Juan Diego of Tepeyac, were echoed. "Do not let your heart be troubled ... Am I not here. I am your Mother?”

After the Mass, they visited the Recollect Brothers of Christ Crucified of Avante. They received a warm welcome followed by a sumptuous fraternal meal.



The pilgrimage was highlighted by the celebration of the Eucharist at the main altar of the Basilica. Museum and CARDI

The participants of the Renewal Course took the opportunit to visit the 23 sites of the National Museum of Anthropology. Here they saw the numerous archaeological and ethnographic pieces from all over Mexico, such as, the most emblematic pieces of the collection of the Piedra del Sol, the Teotihuacan monumental sculptures dedi-cated to the gods of water and the treasure of the tomb of King Pakal.

Then they passed by the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe Hospitals, run by the Au-gustinian Recollects. Led by Fray Javier Acero, the group toured the area and viewed the facilities of the newly opened Support and Recovery Center for Integrated Development Institute (CARDI). The Center aims to accompany and assist families of sick people admitted to hospitals. They come from all over the country .The said Center has a link to social work offices, volunteers and public relations departments for hospitals. At the end of the tour they were offered lunch by the community. Later, they visited Zocalo and had an opportunity for sightseeing around the City on board the “turibus”.