By Memo Camacho – Jubilee Delegate of young CLC member (México)
At the beginning of the encounter, I was a bit afraid that it would be hard to connect and empathize with the other delegates because of our different countries and cultures. But I was amazed at how easy it was, thanks to the Ignatian language and spirituality we all shared. I felt deeply embraced, loved, and accompanied all the time, almost like being part of a family.
The main focus of our work was community building. I realized how similar the needs and goals of young people are across the different countries represented.
We concluded with several objectives to work for and with young people:
- Adaptability and flexibility: To understand and adapt our language and methods to truly reach and captivate young people in workshops and activities.
- Formation, transition, and retention: To help young people discover that Ignatian spirituality can be a way of living, not just a unique or beautiful experience.
- Connection: To build bridges between older and younger communities so that, together, we can grow stronger and bring about greater change.
The fruits I received from the Jubilee were:
- Community
- Teamwork
- A lot of hope, realizing that I’m not alone, that there are many of us “crazy” enough to feel uncomfortable with our realities, striving for something different and better, and sharing life in the Ignatian way all around the world.
We are currently working on a Jubilee-inspired encounter model, designed for anyone who wishes to live and share this experience so it can be replicated for others.
The phrase that touched me the most during this experience was:
“Today your voices, enthusiasm, and cries, all for Jesus Christ, will be heard to the ends of the world.” (Leo XIV, Jubilee of Hope 2025)
And for those who understand Spanish, here’s a link to a podcast episode where I share my experience in greater depth: https://spotify.link/zM2zFkOAOXb
