Bishop Retana highlights Santa Teresa's trust in God as an example for today's Christians

Bishop José Luis Retana urged Christians to adopt a deep spirituality and trust in God during a pontifical Mass honoring St. Teresa of Jesus on 15 October. The celebration took place at the Church of the Annunciation in Alba de Tormes, where the remains of the diocesan patroness rest.

During his homily, Retana focused on how St. Teresa's confidence in God and her love for the Church serve as models for modern believers. He suggested that spiritual growth involves changing one's way of being rather than simply increasing activities.

The Mass was attended by local civil and religious authorities, as well as young men in the propaedeutic stage of priestly discernment accompanied by rector Fernando García Gutiérrez. Other concelebrants included parish priest Emilio Vicente de Paz, Manuel Briñón, and various diocesan and religious priests.

Retana also asked the faithful to pray for the health and recovery of Pope Leo XIV following his surgery on 13 October.