The closing Mass of the 22nd National Meeting of Senior Citizens (Dedo de Prosa) was presided over by Father Vinícius Maciel, ss.cc., vice-postulator, responsible for the Cause of Canonization of Blessed Father Eustáquio in Brazil. The celebration, held on Sunday the 31st at 3 pm, was marked by great faith and emotion.

With the theme "I see flowers in you," the gathering brought together around 800 people from various parts of the country. After almost two years without a major event, the "Dedo de Prosa" meeting returned in full force. It was a four-day, comprehensive event, featuring a talent festival, workshops, activities, shows, themed dances, a mass, beach time, sun, sea, and moments of connection with wonderful people from all over the country.

During the Eucharistic Celebration, participants had moments of reflection and prayer, in addition to listening to the words of Father Vinícius Maciel, who focused his homily on hope, mainly meditating on the difficult time of the pandemic, but always seeking to live each minute of life intensely, now that everything is passing. Many elderly people were moved, especially at the opening of the event on the 28th, when the priest entered the main theater, accompanied by volunteers who carried the image of the Risen Christ as a sign of faith and hope.

The meeting took place at Sesc Praia Formosa, in Aracruz, Espírito Santo, a tourism center located a few meters from the beach and about 50km from Vitória Airport, near indigenous villages that offer the opportunity to see the culture of the region's indigenous people up close.

The "Encontro Dedo de Prosa" (Encounter of a Little Chat) originated from the "Programa Dedo de Prosa" (Program of the Little Chat), which is the first Brazilian television program aimed at senior citizens. Hosted by Juarez Elisiário, it is an excellent entertainment option and a space for discussions about active aging in the population.