According to Card. Rouco Varela, the foundations for the conception of man and its destiny originate from the "great moral and spiritual convictions which depicted the best things of its history", such as "the concept of equal dignity of the human person, of its fundamental rights, of common good, of the primary character of charity and love, at the time of driving and increasing the value of the good of society and the people, by freely and jointly strengthening justice and, in particular, understanding and living the great gift of marriage and the family, as sanctuary of love and source of life". Today’s Spain, according to the archbishop of Madrid, should "be part of the European Union and the world as a cultural and ethical point of reference, a remarkable and fruitful element, letting itself being inspired and driven by the great spiritual heritage of St. James". This morning, still during the solemnity of St. James, at the Santiago de Compostela cathedral, an Eucharistic celebration presided over by Compostelan Archbishop Msgr. Julián Barrio Barrio is taking place, during which the traditional "ofrenda" (plea) to the Apostle will be presented, in the name of King Juan Carlos I, by the royal delegate. This year, the royal delegate is the president of Galicia, Dolores Villarino Santiago.
