My husband and I were raised in Catholic families in Colombia, and from an early age our parents taught us the fundamental moral principles of the Catholic religion. But on April of 1989, when we were born again, we began to understand the true meaning of being a Christian and since then our relationship with God has become more personal. Since then we began to write. José Joaquin wrote reflections about the love of God and messages of hope for humanity, and I wrote wise advice for all families everywhere.

Friday, May 1, 2020

WHAT GOD CANNOT DO


Do not be scared by the title of this message, because I am going to tell you what God cannot do with those who love Him: Lord, you cannot prohibit us from surrendering to your most holy divine presence in adoration, as the only and true owner of our life. That we go around the world praising and blessing your most holy name, as our Creator and Savior. That we love you without measure as the only one that we can give all our existence and all the cares of our life without fear of anything and without fear of anything for the omnipotence of your greatness and your goodness.
It is not our decision that you have created us so dear, so admiring, and so special. We want to live according to the blessed teachings of the adored person of JESUS. But you have to help us by giving us the beautiful blessings of the Holy Spirit to have a beautiful flow in the holy presence of God. Take my life Father; Take it because I do not want to live in the world but talking about your greatness, your love, and sharing with your creatures the delights of your sweet friendship.
I would like to say a lot, but everything I say seems too little.
I would like to say more about this beautiful theme that you have given me today. How did you come up with such a nice thing about creating me? What happiness to know that we are the work of your blessed hand! Thank you, God, thank you.
Cordially,
        Jose Joaquin Agudelo G.
        January 4, 2009
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TO A WOMAN


“Hear, my son, the instruction of your father, and do not despise the direction of your mother; for they will be an ornament of grace to your head, and necklaces to your neck.”  Proverbs 1: 8-9
Hello family and friends. Today I want to tell you that every year I have told you many beautiful things about mothers, but this time I just want to share a poem written by a Chilean bishop. It is so beautiful and true that I have had it for more than thirty years and every time I read it I cry just like the one who wrote it. I hope this poem be a blessing also for you all.
"There is a woman who has something of God for the immensity of her love and much of an angel for the tireless request of her care. A woman who being young has the reflection of an old woman and in old age works with the vigor of youth. A woman who, if she is ignorant, solves the secrets of life with more success than a wise man and if she is educated, she accommodates herself to the simplicity of children. A woman who, being poor, is satisfied with the happiness of those she loves and being rich would gladly give her treasures so she has not to suffer in her heart the wound of ingratitude. A woman who being vigorous, she shudders with the lament of a child and being weak, sometimes she dresses with lion bravery. A woman who, while she lives, we do not know how to esteem her because the pains are forgotten, but after she pass away, we would give everything we are and possess to look at her again for a single moment, to receive a single hug from her, and to listen to a just accent her lips. Don't ask this woman's name if you don't want me to soak this paper with tears because I saw her pass by on my way. When your children grow up read this page to them, so they covering your forehead with kisses will tell you that a humble traveler has left here for you and for them a sketch of the portrait of their mother." (Ramón Ángel Jara).
I also want to remind you that having a mother alive is having a blanket for the cold, an umbrella for the rain, bread for hunger and comfort for our sorrows. If you have her, appreciate her, do not make her suffer. May God bless every mother!
No one is as real and sincere as your mom. She tells you things for your good and then she alone prays for you. Do not take her advice as just annoying words because it comes from God. Also, when she gets older don't ignore her, don't humiliate her, and don't look down on her (Proverbs 23:22) if you really want to have a blessing on your home.
!!HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!
With love,
               Maria Fanny Agudelo
               4/20/2020