Christian Perseverance

  When the Nation Faces Challenges, We Stand with Those Who Fight for It. Endorsement Message from the Catholic Group Firmes en Cristo As the Catholic group Firmes en Cristo , we believe that Colombia needs leaders who defend truth, justice, and human dignity. In Abelardo de la Espriella — El Tigre — we recognize qualities that deeply resonate with our mission of faith and with our commitment to Christian values. Throughout his public life, he has proven to be a brave defender of institutions , someone who confronts corruption, upholds the rule of law, and speaks with moral clarity when many choose silence. His dedication to freedom, family, and the protection of fundamental values aligns with the principles we strive to live and promote. What stands out most to us is his firm and loyal love for Colombia — a love that inspires others to defend the nation with conviction and hope. He speaks with honesty, acts with determination, and carries himself with the conviction that our coun...

 Dear Colombian brothers, this June 21, let's defeat communism. 🐯 “ In the hours of danger is when the fatherland knows the carat of its children ” 🐾     “ The good Catholic, precisely by virtue of Catholic doctrine, is therefore the best citizen, a lover of his country” Pope Pius XI   Colombia, my homeland, I carry you with love in my heart. I believe in your destiny, and I hope to see you always great, respected, and free. In you, I love all that is dear to me: your glories, your beauty, my home, the graves of my forefather, my beliefs, the fruit of my labors, and the fulfillment of my dreams. To be your soldier is my greatest glory. My highest ambition is to bear with honor the title of Colombian, and, should the moment come, to die defending you! For Colombian voters residing in the United States : From June 15 to June 20, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., you may vote directly at the consulate corresponding to the state where you reside—specifically...

  Final Perseverence by St. Bonaventure I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.--2 Timothy 4: 7 It is not enough to be virtuous. To be firmly rooted in virtue, to possess virtuous habits, does not render us glorious in God's sight. Something else is still wanting. To be an object of glory to the eye of God we must possess the culminating virtue, the crown and consummation of all virtues, perseverance. No mortal being whatever, no matter how perfect He may seem, should be praised whilst he lives. Let a man be praised not because he has begun a good work but because he has brought it to a good and happy completion. "Perseverance is the end, acme and crown of the virtues, it nurtures and fits one for merit, it leads to and culminates in reward." Hence St. Bernard says : "Take away perseverance and nothing remains. For the fulfilment of duty, the performance of good deeds and the exercise of fortitude will not procure the grace suff...