Theology of the Body interview in Portuguese

Here is an interview (dubbed in Portuguese) for Ecclesia, kind of the Portuguese EWTN, with Peter Colosi while he was here. Unfortunately they use the term "Natural methods of contraception", which is incorrect because if it's natural it's not contraception. But hey, this is still pretty new in Portugal! 
(link: http://agencia.ecclesia.pt/cgi-bin/minhaecclesia.pl?v=3166)


Here on Youtube, it goes from 3:20 to 8:00...

 

Also, here is an article about one of the conferences he gave at a local parish:

http://www.joaopolonia.com/noticias/caldasdarainha/teologia-do-corpo-do-papa-joao-paulo-ll-em-conferencia/

...All in preparation for the IV International Theology of the Body Symposium in Fatima from June 13-16, 2013! Woohoo! 

Peter Colosi at the Seminary of Caparide

I've posted Peter Colosi's conference at the Catholic University of Lisbon, but here is another talk (the same one, but adapted to seminarians) at the Seminary of Caparide, this time with Portuguese translation: 

Also, here is my post at IgnitumToday this month called "Widowhood: Dating for Eternity": http://www.ignitumtoday.com/2012/05/30/widowhood-dating-for-eternity/

In communion

Peter Colosi left Portugal yesterday morning. And our little group, which had been rushing him from one conference to the next during an intense week, was very sad to see him go. This weekend was so beautiful and I was so happy not only to spend it with Peter, but also with my friends that are part of the group. It was so special knowing my friend was in tune with my feelings and that another would say "Juuuulie" when I was being a little mean to a person I have a hard time getting along with. It was amazing to laugh together at the same kind of humor. It was especially amazing to pray alongside each other at the most beautiful Pentecost vigil and feel totally in communion. I had no idea such an amazing convent existed in Portugal, much less so close to Lisbon! 

The pictures are of Peter and a priest arriving by bike for lunch, us at Portinho de Arrabida beach, the simplest yet most beautiful dinner prepared for us by the Monjas de Belem (that live in Setubal), Pentecost Vigil with these incredible sisters and Pope John Paul II's statue at Igreja da Encarnacao in downtown Lisbon. 

Lisbon Pro-Life March

Lisbon's Pro-Life March last Saturday:

http://www.ncregister.com/blog/joseph-pronechen/pro-lifers-march-for-life-in-lisbon

Seminarians and little shepherd friends

This week has been really emotionally charged for me. Important things have been happening... like Theology of the Body in Portugal!... and that's important not only for Portugal but for me. It's hard to let go and enjoy the roller coaster ride, with its highs and lows. 

I love these pictures of seminarians crowding around Peter Colosi after he gave a conference on Theology of the Body at their seminary in Caparide last night. No one asked questions during the question and answer time... which is always my favorite part of conferences!... but then they all wanted to talk to him afterwards. 

I also love the pictures of a beautiful birthday cake one of my "little shepherd" friends surprised my other "little shepherd" friend with today on her birthday. In the cafeteria of my old university. It was a special cake for a super special person and I really do hope her year is extra blessed.