Cristiana, Catolica, Pro vida. Sueño con un Ecuador justo, equitativo y solidario, que solo llegara cuando los buenos se atrevan a activar en la politica.
Pope tells Vacation Bible Camp at Vatican: “Phones are a kind of addiction, on purpose, they put in the programs, the apps. They try to make us dependent on this technology. Many times, therefore, it would help a lot to set limits, to say: ‘After a certain time I don't look at my phone anymore.’ Today we all put the GPS in the car or in the mobile phone and we go. So, several times in my life - in Italy it happened to me, in other European countries, in Peru and once also in the United States - I put the GPS on and it took me down the wrong road and I got stuck and couldn't get to my destination.”
El Papa León XIV compartió un momento musical muy especial con los niños del campamento de verano del Vaticano en el Aula Pablo VI, uniéndose a ellos para cantar “Jesus Christ You Are My Life”, himno oficial de la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud del año 2000 en Roma, compuesto por Marco Frisina. Durante el encuentro, animó a los niños a construir amistades reales —pasar tiempo juntos, jugar, conversar y rezar— sin permitir que la tecnología sustituya las relaciones humanas. “Dios no quiere mirar nuestros teléfonos”, les recordó. “Dios quiere mirar nuestro corazón y nuestra vida”.
São Tomás de Aquino ensinava que a amizade verdadeira só existe entre pessoas boas.
a amizade verdadeira, pra São Tomás, é a que quer que o outro floresça.
não que o outro te agrade. não que o outro te seja útil.
mas que seja bom. que cresça. que chegue onde precisa chegar.
e isso exige que você mesmo seja alguém que quer o bem. porque você não consegue querer o bem do outro se não sabe o que é o bem. e não sabe o que é o bem se não o pratica.
só quem quer o bem do outro é capaz de amizade de verdade.
o resto tem outro nome.
El caso de Dick Advocaat EMOCIONA MUCHÍSIMO. Llegó a Curazao en 2024 y los clasificó a la primera Copa del Mundo de su historia, superando a selecciones como Jamaica y Trinidad y Tobago. Todo estaba listo para vivir el sueño mundialista. Sin embargo, en febrero sorprendió al planeta fútbol al presentar su renuncia. ¿La razón? Su hija enfrentaba una situación delicada de salud y quería estar con ella. Curazao puso a un nuevo entrenador y los partidos de preparación no salieron bien. En mayo, los jugadores presionaron para que volviera. La Federación cedió. Y como su hija mejoró de salud, aceptó y regresó.
A sus casi 79 años de edad, Advocaat se convirtió en el ENTRENADOR MÁS VETERANO EN TODA LA HISTORIA DE LAS COPAS DEL MUNDO. El simple hecho de estar en el banquillo con Curazao ya era legendario, pero los logros no se quedaron ahí. En la primera jornada, frente a Alemania, el país caribeño marcó su primer gol en toda la historia del torneo. Y en la segunda jornada, frente a Ecuador, sumaron el primer punto mundialista de toda su historia.
El genio detrás del país más pequeño y con menos población en toda la historia de los Mundiales. El hombre que puso a soñar y a celebrar a una nación que apenas supera los 150,000 habitantes.
Sus lágrimas lo dicen absolutamente todo.
HONOR ETERNO PARA ADVOCAAT.
🇨🇼 CURAZAO HIZO HISTORIA Y FESTEJÓ CON LA REALEZA
Máxima y el Rey Guillermo celebraron junto al seleccionado caribeño el empate histórico ante Ecuador en su primera cita mundialista. 🕺
Una sugerencia ¿Por ejemplo, porqué no ponen centrales moviles de @PoliciaEcuador o @FFAAECUADOR entre la entrada a la Via Salitre, Otro en el puente a La Joya y otro en el redondel a Salitre. Han triangulacion. No hay día que no asalten buses. @JohnReimberg
"Hágase tu voluntad", decimos en el Padrenuestro. ¿Qué significa?
-Humildad en la conducta.
-Firmeza en la fe.
-Respeto en las palabras.
-Rectitud en las acciones.
-Misericordia en las obras.
-Moderación en las costumbres.
-No agraviar a los demás.
-Tolerar los defectos del prójimo.
-Conservar la paz con los hermanos.
-Amar al Señor con todo el corazón.
-No anteponer nada a Cristo.
-Mantenernos unidos en su amor.
-No perder la confianza en los tormentos.
-Mantenernos pacientes en la muerte.
Esto es cumplir la voluntad del Padre para heredar la vida eterna. (S. Cipriano)
"En la vida cristiana
tocará perdonar personas que jamás se arrepienten,
aceptar disculpas que nadie pidió por soberbia
y amar a personas que te envidian sin ninguna razón.
Esto es poner la otra mejilla".
Jorge Enrique Mújica, lc
Did you know? Every time the priest prays the Roman Canon at Mass, he mentions these seven courageous women saints by name, right alongside the Apostles and early martyrs. They have been invoked in the Eucharist for over 1,400 years:
1️⃣ St. Felicity and St. Perpetua
Felicity was a pregnant slave in Carthage (modern Tunisia). Along with her mistress Perpetua, a young noblewoman and mother, they refused to renounce Christ. Felicity gave birth in prison just days before their martyrdom in 203 AD. They were thrown to wild beasts and then killed by the sword. Their powerful “Passion” account, partly written by Perpetua herself, is one of the earliest Christian writings by a woman.
2️⃣ St. Agatha
A beautiful noblewoman from Sicily, Agatha consecrated her virginity to Christ. When she rejected the advances of a Roman official, she suffered brutal tortures including the cutting off of her breasts. She died in prison around 251 AD while praying. She is a powerful patron against volcanic eruptions and for breast cancer patients.
3️⃣ St. Lucy (Lucia)
From Syracuse, Sicily, Lucy was a young virgin who gave away her dowry to the poor. Betrayed by a suitor, she was sentenced to a brothel but miraculously could not be moved. She was tortured and finally killed around 304 AD. Her name means “light,” and she is the patron of the blind and those with eye problems.
4️⃣ St. Agnes
Only about 12 or 13 years old, this Roman girl refused to marry a pagan and declared herself a bride of Christ. She was condemned to a brothel but protected by a miracle, then beheaded. Her name means “lamb” in Latin, and she is one of the most beloved virgin martyrs and patron of purity and chastity.
5️⃣ St. Cecilia
A noble Roman virgin who was forced into marriage but converted her husband and brother-in-law to Christianity. She was martyred around 230 AD, first suffocated in steam, then beheaded. Famous for “singing” hymns to God in her heart even during torture, she is the patroness of music, musicians, and singers.
6️⃣ St. Anastasia
A generous Christian widow from Rome (or possibly Sirmium), known for her charity and care for prisoners. She suffered imprisonment and was martyred by burning during the Diocletian persecution around 304 AD. Several early churches in Rome were dedicated to her.
Why are they included in the Canon?
These women represent the complete witness of the early Church, from different social classes (noble and slave), different regions (Rome, Sicily, North Africa), and different states in life (virgins and mothers).
By naming them alongside the Apostles and male martyrs, the Church shows that holiness and martyrdom are for everyone. Their inclusion, which dates back to at least the time of St. Gregory the Great (6th–7th century), reminds us that the Blood of Christ unites all the faithful, men and women alike, in the one Body of Christ.
Which of these amazing women inspires you the most?