In its presentation, Father Eric Hernout, belonging to the Institute of the Sacred Hearts, highlighted the humility that characterized Father Eric Hernout, his testimony of “life, faith, hope and charity,” and recalled that his house was “a meeting place for catechesis.” The missionary died in 1868, at the age of 48.
After the conference, the Archbishop Emeritus of Santiago, Cardinal Celestino Aós celebrated Mass in the temple. “The missionary not only announces the Truth of Jesus Christ, he also helps to live it. That is why he knows that the Gospel is sacrifice, the Gospel puts a mirror before us so that we can change our lives. The Gospel transforms because Jesus Christ transforms,” he reflected in his homily. .
On Wednesday, January 3, the day of the anniversary of evangelization, the Misa It was chaired by Mons. Jorge Vega, Bishop of Valparaíso, to thank God for the presence of the Church on Easter Island (Rapa Nui), through priests, nuns and catechists who contributed to the missionary work.