MESSAGE OF LOVE

MESSAGE OF LOVE

I

The stirrings of the heart

are powerful weapons

in the holy presence

of the Blessed Lord.

II

Messages of love

are meant for all humanity;

let no one remain in silence,

as we journey toward the hereafter.

III

That place is called Heaven,

where we all shall dwell,

in the arms of the Lord,

throughout all eternity.

IV

What a precious hope!

We must never cast it aside,

for it is a beautiful gift

bestowed upon us by the Lord.

V

We long to spend each moment of this life

in the Lord’s companionship,

forever and ever.

VI

Whoever calls upon

the name of the Lord

shall be saved.

VII

To believe in the Lord Jesus Christ

is certain salvation;

and when we depart this world,

the great comfort we find

is His sweet, abiding love.

VIII

Let us live in the present,

for the future belongs to the Lord,

since He is our Sovereign Master

throughout all eternity.

IX

We continually speak of eternity, eternity,

and all we truly know

is that soon we shall dwell there,

in the place we are destined for;

for if we journey with the Lord, He will never fail.

X

Our true place is Heaven,

a truth we cannot doubt,

and we rejoice so greatly in this hope

as we journey to the hereafter.

Jose J. Agudelo

August 2006

WHAT ARE BOOKS?

WHAT ARE BOOKS?

Hello family and friends. A good book is light because it illuminates the mind. The moon is light because it shines on us at night, the sun is light because it illuminates the earth, but the true light is the Holy Spirit, for it is He who enlightens the soul, the mind, and our entire being.

The Bible is the most important book on planet Earth; it is the most profound and transformative truth in our lives. Books are teachers without rods, without shouts, and without anger; if you approach them, you will never find them busy, if you ask them something, they never evade the answer, if you make a mistake, they never grumble. A good book is light because it illuminates the mind. Warning, warning: reading seriously harms ignorance!

If by the age of seventy you haven't read anything, then you have lived only one life: your own. But a good reader has lived five thousand years. Those who stop reading also stop learning, because it will always be important in our lives to trust in God and keep the mind young.

If you don't like to read, don't do it; reading is a way to feel happy, but no one should be forced to be happy. Books accompany you and help you think, and they allow you to observe many lives different from your own.

Here is some good advice I give you: just as a comma can change a sentence, an attitude can change a life. Read the Holy Bible frequently, which is the word of God, so that your faith may not rest on human wisdom, but on the power of God (First Epistle to the Corinthians chapter 2 verse 5).

Books may not make you more intelligent, but they will make you less ignorant. Remember: the most important thing is not what you have done, but what you will do from now on.

The greatest wealth in this life is to have the peace of God in your soul, good health, and much love for your neighbor. Do not forget that happiness is internal, not external; therefore, it does not depend on what we have, but on who we are. A person's true value lies not in a head full of knowledge, but in a heart full of love, ears willing to listen, and hands open to help.

Do not forget this: although money may be lacking, it never heals a wound. Seek God first, and peace for your mind, and you will find health for your body. Do not forget that: in darkness, God is your light; in the storm, God is your peace; in sorrow, God is your strength; in loneliness, God is your companionship.

Fanny Agudelo  

April 10, 2026

LET US REFLECT ON OUR EXISTENCE

LET US REFLECT ON OUR EXISTENCE

I  

The Lord is our longing  

to live and to understand,  

the greatness of our Master,  

full of love and power.  

II  

The morning sun,  

how brightly it shines!  

Like the sun of our life,  

that never ceases to shine.  

III  

We are filled with joy  

and also with wonder,  

as we journey through life  

while these moments pass by.  

IV  

Our heart bows down  

before the power of the Gospel;  

it is wondrous to behold  

the things of eternity.  

V  

Our King is the Lord,  

there is no doubt at all;  

let us journey with Him,  

for His tenderness is infinite.  

VI  

And why do I exist?  

I always ask myself this question;  

the answer is clear:  

because Someone willed it so,  

and truly, I have a Master.  

Jose J. Agudelo G.

August  2006

PROMISES OF THE LORD

PROMISES OF THE LORD

Today I want to share with you a beautiful reflection that highlights God’s promises for those of us who seek Him and believe in Him. Do not let your problems consume you so much that you only talk about them; rather, let us rise up focused on the Lord’s promises and say, like the prophet David: I am downcast, but You are my rock; I have nothing, but You are my provider; I am sorrowful, but You are my Comforter; You are my fortress, You are my rock, You are the One who opens the way, You fight my battles, You defend me from my enemies, You are my Shepherd and I shall lack nothing, You are my shelter and the One who dries my tears, You are my deliverance, You are my blessing. 

The battles of life are unceasing, and they are not won by the strongest, but by the one who never doubts the Lord, for He is the One who grants us victory. Let us not forget that we cannot turn back time to correct our past mistakes, but there is still time, and this very moment is the time to place your life in God’s hands. Time is slow when we wait, fast when we are running late, agonizing when we are sad, short when you are happy, endless when you are in pain, long when you are bored, and beautiful when you are in love. Time always dictates how you feel. 

The Gospel is not motivation; the Gospel is salvation. It is not empowerment, but repentance; not self-promotion, but self-denial; not material wealth, but spiritual riches; not greatness, but purity; not accumulation, but giving; not prosperity, but holiness; not ambition, but consecration; not opulence, but obedience; not about being a winner, but being a servant. The Gospel is not about us; it is about Jesus Christ. Sometimes life needs to shake us hard so we realize that the time we have left is not meant to be wasted. 

So I’ll tell you this: talking about God is very good, but talking with God is even better. So I simply want to achieve my dreams, push past my limits, triumph with the Lord’s help, and be better than I was yesterday. If you wish to change the world, go home and love your family deeply. This is exactly what we are missing. 

Remember: Your circumstances cannot change the Word of God, but the Word of God can change your circumstances.

Fanny Agudelo  

January 20, 2026

THE GREAT MADNESS OF LOVE

THE GREAT MADNESS OF LOVE

I

The Lord’s mad loves,

I cannot count them,

I only feel them

like a heavenly feast.

II

Yesterday in the morning,

while everyone slept,

my heart delighted

in melodious harmony.

III

The fragrant scent of the clear sky,

with longing we savor

the delights of His love,

which only in Him we find.

IV

We journey through divine realms,

with hope and yearning,

longing for the blessed God,

the wellspring of our comfort.

V

I do not settle

for the delights of the world,

I love to guide my thoughts

into the deepest depths.

VI

In the Lord’s own fields,

all that I think turns into

sweet melodies of love

that enchant my mind.

VII

The thoughts given by the Lord

are all so beautiful;

amidst life’s gentle charms,

we enjoy them to the fullest.

VIII

Dear Father God, I want to write you

fresh little verses today;

do not hold back my words,

for I long to speak to you so sweetly.

IX

Holy Father,

your friendship is so lovely,

that I hardly know how to tell you

in this sea of happiness.

X

In this great longing for love,

we place ourselves in Your Holy Presence.

Hold back nothing, Father,

take us with You into eternity.

José J. Agudelo G.

August 2006.