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, December 31, 2021

THE PRESENT MOMENT


Let me start with a series of questions: We could affirm that we have been believers all our lives, but if this were so, why are so many questions presented to us? I ask myself why I did not correct so many impudence that I was listening to. Also, when in front of our eyes they committed unworthy acts such as dishonest and obscene conversations with vulgar phrases, disrespecting children and the elderly, and hearing comments of great errors about the faith. In short, to see how the youth plagued with dishonesty and deceit got up. Youth who barely mentioned a whole God, but without even meditating for a moment what that precious name of JESUS ​​CHRIST meant for their lives. From there our big question arises today: Why did I keep quiet? Couldn't I have done something? Couldn't I have

prayed to God for wisdom to fill these young people with loving and compassionate advice while engaging in uplifting conversations with them? Only in this way could another turn have been given to their conversations. Please don't waste time and opportunities that come and go. And we keep asking ourselves: Why did I spend most of my life without doing the good that I could do the most? But we should not be overwhelmed by this guilt complex and we cannot

wallow in the past because it takes away our true peace, the peace that the Lord has given us. What we can do is live in the present moment by correcting our past mistakes and taking advantage of the opportunities that are so many. Dear brothers, let us do all this without shyness and clothed with all the authority of Heaven, but with respect and prudence. It is the present moment; it is the moment to act.

Cordially,

José Joaquín Agudelo G.

July 12, 2001

 

 

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