Welcome April - Bienvenido Abril

 

Reflections by Maritza Mejia

April is here. It's time to leave behind the spiritual winter and celebrate the season of internal joy.  As Christians we welcome Easter, a time of renewal. 

Other traditions welcome Spring as symbol of new life. Trees, plants, fields are beginning to turn green and bloom; new life is emerging from the ground. 

As we know, winter symbolizes death, spring symbolizes new life. 

                                            Happy Easter!

March is gone,

New season comes,

I wish, blessings to all!

birds in my backyard

waiting for food to appear

blessings of nature...

(Haiku @Mejia 2024)

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Abril está aquí. Es hora de dejar atrás el invierno espiritual y celebrar un tiempo de gozo interno. Como Cristianos/as le damos la bienvenida  a la Pascua Florida, un tiempo de renovación. Otras tradiciones dan la bienvenida a la primavera como símbolo de una nueva vida. Los árboles, las plantas, los campos están comenzando a volverse verdes y florecer; nueva vida está emergiendo de la tierra. Así como el invierno simboliza la muerte, la primavera simboliza una nueva vida.

¡Felices Pascuas!

Foto  Monte Cristo Redentor, Chile @luzdelmes

¡Feliz Abril!

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Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016 

                   Premio Verso Dorado 2022

World Poetry Day - Dia Mundial de la Poesía

World Poetry Day is on March 21.^st. It was declared by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1999. The purpose of the day is to promote the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. 

For more information, visit :👉 http://www.un.org/en/events/poetryday/

"The observance of World Poetry Day is also meant to encourage a return to the oral tradition of poetry recitals, to promote the teaching of poetry, to restore a dialogue between poetry and the other arts such as theatre, dance, music and painting, and to support small publishers and create an attractive image of poetry in the media, so that the art of poetry will no longer be considered an outdated form of art, but one which enables society as a whole to regain and assert its identity."

                               

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Celebra el día de la Poesía          

El Día Mundial de la Poesía se celebra el 21 de marzo de cada año. Fue propuesto en el año 1999 por la Unesco.  El propósito de la jornada es promover la lectura, escritura, publicación y enseñanza de la poesía en todo el mundo. 

La UNESCO lanzó al mundo el siguiente comunicado para avalar la conmemoración del día mundial de la poesía al instituir ese legado para el mundo:

«Es evidente que una acción mundial a favor de la poesía daría un reconocimiento y un impulso nuevo a los movimientos poéticos nacionales, regionales, e internacionales. Esta acción debería tener como objetivo principal sostener la diversidad de los idiomas a través de la expresión poética y dar a los que están amenazados la posibilidad de expresarse en sus comunidades respectivas.» Unesco

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Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016 

                                  Premio Verso Dorado 2022 

St Joseph - San José

Each year on March 19th, many families prepare a table or altar in honor of Saint Joseph, Patron Saint of the poor. Or even pray the sorrows and joys of St. Joseph. 

Prayers and meditation 👉

https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/seven-sorrows-and-seven-joys-st-joseph

St. Joseph, pray for us! 🙏

 Why is Saint Joseph the patron Saint of the poor? 

We know little about Saint Joseph, but his humble carpenter remains us  of poor salary and humble life. (Matthew 13:55).

Who is St. Joseph? 
Everything we know about Saint Joseph comes from the Bible. He was the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. Despite his humble work, Joseph came from a royal lineage from David, the greatest king of Israel (Matthew 1:1-16 and Luke 3:23-38).
The circumstances of Joseph's death are not known, but it is likely that he died before Jesus’ ministry began and before Jesus’ Crucifixion (John 19:26-27).

What is the meaning of St. Joseph's Table?
This day parishes observe the three practice of Lent: pray, fast, and alms-giving by preparing a simple meal and the money raised is given to the poor. 

St. Joseph's Day Activities

1.    Listen the video: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4

2.    Make Sugar Cookies and cut them into the shape of St. Joseph symbols: a lily, a hammer or carpenter square. https://www.whitelily.com/recipes/traditional-sugar-cookies-3894

3.    My Italian friends prepare a table with a well decorated fine linens, flowers and decorative breads. Some recipes for this day 👉https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/opinion/columns/2022/03/north-country-kitchen-celebrates-saint-josephs-day/

 

Happy Saint Joseph’s Day    

St. Joseph's Coloring Page - Hoja de Colorear:

http://www.catholicplayground.com/st-joseph-coloring-page-march-19th/

Himno a san José | Música Católica | Canción a san José

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FELIZ SOLEMNIDAD DE ST. JOSEPH
La fiesta de San José es el 19 de marzo. 

San José es el máximo ejemplo de humildad, confianza y fe en Dios. Es el patrón de las familias, padres, madres embarazadas, viajeros, carpinteros e ingenieros, entre otros.

Novena a San José  

https://www.aciprensa.com/recursos/novena-a-san-jose-1981/

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Maritza M. Mejia writes to inspire others to be their best selves.

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

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Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016 

Premio Verso Dorado 2022 

Saint Patrick - San Patricio

    Irish Blessings 

Each year on March 17th, many people dress green in honor of Saint Patrick.” It is a day to celebrate Irish Traditions. 

Why is Saint Patrick the patron Saint of Ireland? 

Patrick was a Christian missionary, but he was not actually Irish. He is recognized for converted Ireland to Christianity in the AD 400s.
What is the meaning of St. Patrick Day?
What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival. Irish culture or not, people celebrate with parades, special foods and wear green.
Who is St. Patrick?
Patrick was born around 375 A.D. in Britain. His Roman parents were Calpurnius and Conchess in charge of the colonies. They were wealthy. Patrick was kidnapped and brought to Ireland. Years later, he escaped and went back to Britain. 
In his own land, he became a priest and soon a well-know bishop. Patrick had several dreams about the suffering of the Irish people and returned to save them. There are several legends about what happened with Saint Patrick in Ireland. The most prominent claiming he met the chieftain of one of the druid tribes, who tried to kill him, but he was able to convert the chieftain and preach the Gospel throughout Ireland. He often used shamrocks to explain the Holy Trinity: One Shamrock, but three leaves. As it is : One God in  THREE PERSONS (The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. )

St. Patrick’s Day Activities

Schools, churches and Irish families celebrate it differently. Some options to have fun on this day are:
     1. Listen to this video 👉

http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=89

Visit: http://childrensbooks.about.com/cs/fairytales/fr/irishfairytales.htm

2.   Saint Patrick's Eggs and Pancakes:

3. St. Patrick Coloring Page:

  http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-patrick-coloring-page-march-17th

                                                  Quién es San Patricio?

Patrick nació alrededor del 375 D.C. en Gran Bretaña. Sus padres romanos, Calpurnius y Conchess , estaban a cargo de las colonias. Ellos eran ricos y su hijo, Patricio, fue secuestrado y llevado a Irlanda. Años más tarde, escapó y volvió a Gran Bretaña.  En su tierra, se convirtió en un sacerdote y luego en un conocido obispo. Patricio tenía varios sueños sobre el sufrimiento del pueblo irlandés y volvió a socorrerlos. Hay varias leyendas sobre lo que sucedió con San Patricio en Irlanda. La historia más destacada es cuando se encontró con el cacique de una de las tribus de los druidas, quien trató de matarlo, pero él fue capaz de convertir al cacique y predicar el Evangelio a lo largo de Irlanda. San Patricio utilizaba el trébol para explicar el significado de la Santísima Trinidad (padre, hijo y Espíritu Santo). Tres en Uno.

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Maritza M. Mejia writes to inspire others to be their best selves.

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

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Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016 

Premio Verso Dorado 2022 

International Women's Day - Dia International de la Mujer

March 8 is International Women's Day and it can mean different things. For some it's a day to celebrate, for others it's a call to action, for me it's a day to celebrate motherhood. It is my son's birthday! 

The first International Women's Day celebrated by the United Nations was 1975. No matter the objective, International Women's Day is a perfect moment to value the effort of women in society, family, church and work. 

I will celebrate it by reading Poetry, participaing in Read to Me Day and nurturing myself at the Diócesis de Palm Beach  with the Annual Catholic Women Conference. 

women motherhood 

               precious God's divine wisdom 

                                Blessings from God 

                        

 Happy International Women’s Day!

Día Internacional de la Mujer

Celebro el día de la Mujer con LuzDelMes

El 8 de marzo es el Día Internacional de la Mujer y puede significar diferentes cosas. Para algunos es un día para celebrar, para otros es una llamada a la acción, para mí es un día para celebrar la maternidad. Es el cumpleaños de mi hijo.

La primera celebración del día internacional de la mujer fue en 1975. No importa el objetivo, el día internacional de la mujer es el momento perfecto para reconocer el esfuerzo de las mujeres en la sociedad, familia, iglesia y trabajo.  

Yo lo celebraré leyendo poesía, participando en el Día Internacional de "Read to Me Day", y nutriéndome en la Conferencia Anual de Mujeres Católicas de Palm Beach. 

 La maternidad 

             divino plan de Dios

                            bendiciones son

                                      ¡Feliz Día Internacional de la Mujer!

 

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Maritza MartineMejia

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Member: Read your Wold Board of Trusteed, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022