Week #4: Religion

Topic: Controversies with the Virgin Mary

We know that, long ago, God sent his only son to save us from sin. The Angel Gabriel announced to a young woman that she was going to give birth a son who would call Jesus Christ. This woman was cleansed of the original sin in order to be a temple and a cot for the child of God. She has been the only woman capable of giving birth to a child as a virgin. She raised and educated our Lord Jesus Christ with a humble and hardworking carpenter named Joseph who accompanied her until the day of his death. We know that Jesus was crucified and buried, and ascended into heaven on the third day after his death. Today, we praise and glorify him because he is life, he is light and salvation.

Many protestant religions launch comments about the catholic religion and their beliefs. One of the most controversial issues is the supposed "worship" to the Virgin Mary. We the catholic christians do not worship the Virgin Mary; we venerate the great person she was in life. Protestants do not understand our reasons and only dedicated to opine. Why we pray to Mary? She is one of the most important figures in christianity and no wonder since she was the selected woman to give birth to the savior. She is the soul mother of all life on earth since there is no woman more pure than she. Like any mom, she was there with her son all the time. She suffered and accepted the death of her son with much pain. "When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved, he said to his mother, Woman, behold your son. Then he said to the disciple, Behold thy mother; and from that hour the disciple took her into his home "(John 9, 26-27). We are those children that Jesus left his mother. Juan was representing us at that time and are the words of Jesus that tells us: love her, respect her and take care of her because she is your mother. We must open our hearts and receive her in our lives. That's what we catholics do: give honor to whom honor is due. We not stand out the participation of an athlete for his great performance? So how we will not stand out the person who charged the son of God for 9 months?

The biggest controversy on this subject is the prayer of Hail Mary. "Hail Mary full of grace you the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. "What's wrong with this prayer? Is it hard to understand? In this prayer we are only venerating and asking for their intersection. "Full of grace, the Lord is with you." Did not he's telling the truth? Blessed is she who was blessed to be the mother of Jesus Christ.

In conclusion, it is time to open their eyes and begin to understand the beliefs of catholics. We recognize that the mother of the mothers exists, one that will never fail us or missing. Let's give it the value it deserves and ask her to present us before God when He comes to judge the world by fire.

Pray for us Holy Mother of God that we may be made ​​worthy of the promise of our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen!

Week #3: War

Topic: Conflict of war between the United States and the Islamic State

The consequences of a war, in addition to the sadness of the large number of deaths, go from the disappearance of towns and cities to economic damage and the destruction of the environment. Many people agree that wars bring peace but the truth is that only make things worse. You can hurt a person and believe that everything ended but the truth is that the wounds do not heal and there will always be an opportunity to return the stab. With the countries also happens the same because the past actions often affect the future.

We are very concerned because a possible war can be happen. Nowadays, one of the biggest conflicts are the problems between the United States and the Islamic State (IS). The latest new was the American attack on the Islamic state in Syria with more than 150 bombs. The strengthening of the IS and its actions have forced to act the current president, Barack Obama. Recently, we live the beheadings of the Americans journalists by the Islamic State. The reporter James Foley had been abducted in Syria on 22 November 2012. On August nineteen of this year, a video was broadcast through jihadist forums where is presented the decapitation of the journalist. After the death of Foley, emerged a new video which shows the beheading of journalist Steven Sotloff. "In the same way that your missiles continue harming our people, our knife continue cutting the neck of your people" said the militant jihadist. After confirmation of the video, Obama said that his objetive is destroy the Islamic State to end with the threat against Iraq, the region and the United States.

I disagree with the actions of Obama because I do not think that a war will bring peace. United States should withdraw from the Islamic state and avoid war. The humans do not have the power to say who should live or die. Anyway, this war just will cause a bigger war. You have to be prepared to any situation.

Week #2: Death

Topic: The existence of spirits.

The subject of death is one of the most chilling we can hear. At some point we have all feared of death. Is there something beyond death? What will become of our souls? Many people have asked these questions. There is something strongly related to death that many would like to know and is about the existence of spirits. Are there really spirits?

We live in a world full of uncertainties and unanswered questions. We have seen many cases where spirits are presented. Are these real or just a figment of psychosis? Are they good or bad spirits? Looking at it from a christian point, if God has a legacy of good angels, also the evil has his army. There are souls who walk in limbo trying to find peace and others that maybe are trying to solve some issues. The truth is that death has many questions that leave us with doubt. Many times we feel footsteps, voices, shadows, among other things, but we see nothing. I personally had a frightening experience and I can say that I firmly believe that we are not alone, there are more. Being alone with a person and suddenly the door closes and something take control of her body is not easy. I reserve my personal experience but I'm sure many people, like me, have lived a moment of terror in their lives.

Finally, it is always good to keep in mind that we are not alone. In this way we prepare a little for any situation.

Week #1: Happiness

Topic: My loved ones

Many times when we see a wealthy person, we say: "Damn it! With all the things that he has, I would be happy". Happiness does not always come from material things. Sometimes just involves feelings. We lose time searching happiness in the wrong place because we do not stop to look at what really makes us happy. I am a very happy person but not for what I am. I do not have much money or a fancy car and a big house. The reality is that I am happy because I have great human beings in my life. My happiness is based on my family and my girlfriend.

My father and my mother, my two older brothers, Eduardo and Orlando, my little sister, Cristina, and my beautiful girlfriend, Wexly Emilie, are everything for me. They are the ones that complete my life and define who I am. My parents gave me love, instilled me values​​ and they taught me the true meaning of life from child. In addition to my parents, my brothers have been my company through the years. It is with them that I have lived most of the best moments of my life. On the other hand, my girlfriend was the one who ended breaking my happiness meter. She came into my life on April 12, 2013. Since that day, I could only feel complete and loved. She came to stay until the end. It is who I share day by day all that I have and what I am.

To conclude, if I were to explain what means happiness to me, I just would say: my family and her.

Introduction

Hi! Welcome to my blog! My name is Angel Gabriel Rodriguez Velez. In my blog, I will be free to talk and discuss about some common and general topics. I am very eager to begin sharing with you my views and experience on these topics. So again, I welcome you and invite you to read the writings that I'll be posting later. Enjoy this adventure. Thanks