Two years ago, in the midst of the pandemic, I read a book about the life of Saint John Paul II and I was deeply moved when I came across these words written by the Polish Pope:I testified that Divine Providence led me by the hand during the war. And […]

Although I was born in Santa Marta, I have lived for 28 years in Villavicencio, a city that belongs to the Eastern Plains of Colombia. Here I have known a very different culture, but at the same time, one that is very beautiful and enriched with traditions just like the […]

At first glance, this blog title might be confused with a famous Dan Brown novel: Angels and Demons, but our understanding of the connection between Deacons and Angels is much more fascinating to me as my ordination as a Deacon is scheduled for October 15th, 2022.  The three-fold ministry of deacons […]

For most of my adult life, I didn’t go on retreats.  Oh, I had been to one as a requirement for my Confirmation and another one as a requirement for my marriage.  I actually liked both of them.  Why then, didn’t I ever take advantage of a retreat when the […]

Prayer is the simple manifestation of being in a relaxed way in the presence of a faithful friend.Is God our friend? Being friends with God sounds unimaginable; yet, Sacred Scripture presents over and over again our relationship with God in terms of friendship. In the Book of Genesis, Abraham, throughout […]

There are difficult moments in our earthly life which impact our spiritual life.  In my case, when my faith becomes distorted and I feel disconnected from God, I feel like I am walking alone through a barren desert.  I feel discouraged, wandering without energy and no longer radiating the joy […]

Following Jesus is following the path of love. It looks easy on the surface, but in reality, we all know that it is not. Love implies making decisions that are usually very difficult. It requires a selfless heart. Real and authentic love is accompanied by self-sacrifice. In order to prepare […]

In the summer of 2022, I kept myself busy organizing the upcoming move to college of my twin sons, Carlos and Luis. It was a deadline for which I had been preparing for 18 years, yet I was not ready. Not even close.With every day that went by I felt […]

At the end of my third year in the seminary, after spending my last two summer vacations outside of the country, I spent the summer at home. While I was there, I was happy to visit old friends and all the places I used to frequent.  When the day finally […]

Lord, will only a few people be saved?  The answer to this question hits all of us directly, not so much because of the number, but as individuals.  Jesus replied: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter, but will not be […]