A special celebration
This Thursday, on the occasion of the solemnity of Saint Benedict, the monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet will be the scene of the abbatial blessing of Rafel Barruè, the new abbot of this Cistercian community. The abbot general of the Cistercian Order, Mauro-Giuseppe Lepori, will preside over this celebration, which will be broadcast live by the online religious channel Ànima Estel.
A new stage for the abbot
In an interview prior to the blessing, Abbot Barruè expressed his priorities for this new stage. One of his great priorities is to promote community and fraternal life, and to achieve this, he intends to work in close collaboration with the monks and promote greater dissemination of monastic life. The abbot believes that many young people are unaware of this lifestyle and wants to offer them a different option and perspective.
The future of the Poblet monastery
Abbot Barruè has also shared his vision on the future of the Poblet monastery. It highlights that the monastery has been opened to the public, not only as a tourist destination, but also as a place where people can experience community life and participate in religious celebrations. The monastery church is open all day and it is sought that people can continue to be part of the celebrations.
An outstanding celebration
Abbot Barruè’s abbatial blessing is a significant event for the Poblet monastery. This monastery, which is considered the most central in Catalonia, has a great tradition and historical importance. In addition, it is the final resting place of several kings. In this celebration, the presence of all the bishops of Catalonia is expected, as well as abbots from other Cistercian monasteries. A large number of civil authorities will also attend, such as the president of the Generalitat and other government representatives.
conclusion
The abbot’s blessing of Abbot Rafel Barruè in the monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet is a special event that marks the beginning of a new stage for this Cistercian community. The abbot’s priority is to foster community life and promote a greater spread of monastic life. In addition, the monastery of Poblet continues to open itself to the public and seek the participation of people in its religious celebrations. This celebration is an opportunity for the Cistercian community of Poblet to share its tradition and historical importance with the public.
