Mother, Educator, Theologian, Bilingual Author, Speaker and Translator at LuzDelMes Publishing.
Madre, educadora, teóloga, autora bilingüe , conferencista, y traductor de LuzDelMes.
History can be remembered from different perspectives. What some call discovery, others remember as the beginning of profound loss and transformation.
As we reflect on this complex history, may we move beyond opposing narratives toward a deeper commitment to cultural understanding and care for the Earth we share.
October 12 invites us to reflect on history, faith, and the many stories that shape our shared world.
In Spain, this date celebrates the Virgen del Pilar, Our Lady of the Pillar, a beloved Marian devotion rooted in Catholic tradition. For many, Mary represents faith, hope, and the comfort of a mother's presence.
Across the Atlantic, October 12 also recalls the encounter between Europe and the Americas in 1492—a turning point that brought profound changes, suffering, and transformation to Indigenous peoples whose civilizations, knowledge, and spiritual traditions had flourished long before the arrival of Columbus.
To remember this history responsibly is to make room for different perspectives, honor Indigenous peoples as living communities, and recognize the dignity of every culture.
Literature preserves memory. Culture gives meaning to identity. Spiritual reflection invites us to consider our place within creation.
May we approach Indigenous histories and traditions with respect, listen to Indigenous voices, acknowledge the importance of their ancestral lands, and learn from the knowledge they continue to share with the world.
My garden reminds me that every living thing has roots. When we nurture those roots, we help life flourish. May we honor the stories of those who came before us.
La celebración de la Hispanidad habla de identidad, memoria, raíces, encuentro entre culturas y transmisión de herencias. Se celebra entre el 15 de septiembre y el 15 de octubre y este año haremos algo diferente: una experiencia de lectura para la familia.
Durante la Herencia Hispana
2026, LuzDelMes presenta una selección de obras que nos invitan a
acercarnos a diferentes dimensiones de nuestra herencia, como son, las raíces culturales,
las historias de las mujeres, la relación con la naturaleza, y aquellas historias que, al ser recordadas, adquieren
un nuevo significado. Finalizaremos con un Rosario por la Hispanidad el 7 de octubre.
Obras que
forman parte de esta reflexión y eventos:
1. Mujeres del pasado: Agentes del presente (Tuesday Sep 15-22-29 en Zoom)
Seis mujeres del Génesis —Eva, Agar, Rebeca, Raquel, Tamar y Asenat— se
convierten en punto de partida para una conversación sobre las mujeres de ayer
y las mujeres de hoy. La obra propone mirar el pasado no solamente para
recordarlo, sino para descubrir conexiones y posibilidades de transformación en
el presente.
2. The Purple Shell / La concha de mar púrpura (Sep. 19 de 1-3 pm en Barnes & Noble, Jensen Beach )Dos historias bilingües que unen literatura infantil, conciencia ecológica y la magia de la ficción
The Purple Shell — La concha de mar púrpura
by Maritza M. Mejía
The Golden Seahorse—El caballito de mar dorado
by Camelia Khun
3. Tres Décadas: La herencia que no llega (Oct. 1st-4th)
Una obra que nos lleva, más allá de lo material, a plantear preguntas sobre lo que realmente heredamos y lo que dejamos a las nuevas generaciones.
Finalizaremos el mes de la hispanidad con un Rosario por la Hispanidad el 7 de octubre
Closing Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of celebrations, from literature, cultural traditions, to religious festivities. Thank you for being part of this important season. 🌷#LuzDelMes🌠
Every year on October 5, the world comes together to celebrate World Teachers’ Day — a special occasion to recognize the dedication, creativity, and compassion of teachers everywhere. Established by UNESCO in 1994, this day honors the invaluable contributions of educators who inspire minds and nurture hearts across generations. A teacher’s influence reaches far beyond the classroom.
2026 theme is "Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures," by reviewing the current challenges related to teacher status and the strategies to address them, and calls on society and policymakers to protect, promote, and elevate that status.
Happy World Teachers’ Day to all who teach, guide, and inspire — in classrooms and beyond. 🌿
I appreciate your support!🌷
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💬 Una nota de agradecimiento
A todos los profesores, mentores y guías que nos han ayudado a encontrar el significado de las palabras y la sabiduría en sus enseñanzas.
Maritza Martínez Mejía
Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator, and Translator
Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador
The
Season of Creation is observed from September 1st through October 4th (Feast of Francis of Assisi), as an invitation to deepen our commitment to caring
for our common home.
2026 Theme: "Living Water," inspired by the biblical
text of Ezekiel 47:1-12:
“ We are called to
immerse ourselves in the water, and actively safeguard and work for the renewal
of creation so that environmental healing and human well-being may flourish
together.”
Purpose: To unite Christians worldwide in prayer, ecological
conversion, and community action for environmental care and the well-being
of marginalized communities.
Establishment: Pope Francis officially embraced the World Day of
Prayer for the Care of Creation in the Catholic Church in 2015 and
extended support for the broader month-long observance.
Focus: Grounded in the vision of Laudato Si',
Catholics are invited to respond to both the "cry of the earth and
the cry of the poor" through sustainable practices, advocacy, and
prayer.
On September first, we celebrated the World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation, to pause, pray, and reflect on our responsibility to care for God’s creation. On this day, Pope Leo XIV invited us to pray for the“Care for water”
"Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it."
🌿During September 15 - October 1, inspired by "Mujeres del pasado: Agentes del presente," we had four sessions on reflection about women of the past and what they taught us about caring for what has been entrusted to us.
🐚On September 19, we had a Read Aloud & Awakening Ecological Awareness
presenting The Purple Shell at Barnes & Noble - Jensen Beach.
💧October 4 is the last day of the Season of Creation, celebrated on St. Francis of Assisi's Day. He is the founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) and the patron Saint of Animals, Archaeologists, Ecology, and Italy.
Let's conclude the Season of Creation with the Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi as we celebrate the 800th anniversary of its composition this year. It was composed in increments between 1225 and 1226, in the last year of Francis’ life. The canticle begins most famously by turning to the natural world as a reason to praise God, before then turning to peacemakers and finally to death, all as reminders to us to give praise to our God.
Yours are the praises, the glory, and the honor, and all blessing,
To You alone, Most High, do they belong,
and no human is worthy to mention Your name.
Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day and through whom You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor; and bears a likeness of You,
Most High One.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
in heaven You formed them clear and precious and beautiful.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind,
and through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather,
through whom You give sustenance to Your creatures.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,
who is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,
through whom You light the night,
and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.
Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Mother Earth,
who sustains and governs us,
and who produces various fruit with colored flowers and herbs.
Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks
and serve Him with great humility.
October, the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Yes, the Holy Rosary. It might sound bizarre, but we are still praying this devotion from the thirteenth century; it is not a devotion of the past, but of the present.
I invite you to pray the Rosary for peace. Let’s raise our voices to the Queen of Peace, who intercedes for us.
Blessings!
¡Bendiciones!
Octubre, mes dedicado al Santo Rosario. Sì, al Santo Rosario. Puede parecer extraño, pero aún seguimos rezando esta devoción del siglo XIII y no es una devoción de siglos pasados, sino del presente.
Te invito a rezar el Rosario por la paz. Levantemos nuestras voces a la Reina de la Paz para que interceda por nosotros.
Thank you for your support!🌷ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com
Maritza Martínez Mejía
Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator
Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador
My writing journey began with a desire to share my faith testimony with my descendants and preserve the story of my ancestral roots in Colombia.
What began as a personal legacy for future generations gradually grew into a
lifelong passion for writing, poetry, bilingual literature, and storytelling.
This year, instead of a gift, I have a simple request:
If you’ve read any of my books, would you consider giving it an Amazon review 👉
A few words about your reading experience our words would be a wonderful birthday gift to me.
Thank you for supporting my writing and for being part of my journey. 🌹
Birthday Wish!
Mi trayectoria literaria comenzó con el deseo de compartir mi testimonio de fe con mis descendientes y de preservar la historia de mis raíces ancestrales en Colombia. Lo que comenzó como un legado personal para las generaciones futuras se fue convirtiendo poco a poco en una pasión de toda la vida por la escritura, la poesía, la literatura bilingüe y la narración de historias.
Este año, en lugar de un regalo, tengo una sencilla petición:
Si has leído alguno de mis libros, ¿considerarías dejar una reseña en Amazon👉
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