Un Nuevo Despertar ⛅ Miércoles 18 Febrero de 2026 | Tele VID
·5 min
The episode begins with Father Carlos Andrés Montoya welcoming listeners to Ash Wednesday, a significant day in the liturgical calendar. He introduces Lent as a 40-day time of reflection, listening to the Word, change, and preparation for Easter. Father Montoya leads a prayer thanking God for protection and asking for guidance from Mary, the Guardian Angel, Saint Joseph, and all saints. He then reads from the Book of Joel, specifically verses 12-13, which call for returning to God with fasting, tears, and mourning. The reading emphasizes tearing the heart, not garments, indicating that conversion must be internal and sincere. Father Montoya elaborates that this requires leaving comfort zones with full desire, effort, and dedication. He explains that conversion means returning to God because sin has distanced people from Him. The episode highlights God's attributes—compassionate, kind, patient, and merciful—as reasons for this return. Father Montoya notes that embodying these qualities, such as being merciful and patient, is challenging. He points out that it's often harder to show these virtues at home than in public, making it a key Lenten challenge. The message is grounded in practical spirituality, urging listeners to apply biblical teachings to daily life. The tone is educational and reflective, typical of a religious morning show. No guests are present; it's a solo episode with Father Montoya as the host and spiritual guide. The structure includes an opening greeting, prayer, scripture reading, interpretation, and a concluding challenge. Recurring themes include heartfelt conversion, God's mercy, and the difficulty of practicing virtues in personal relationships. Key moments include the Ash Wednesday announcement, the Joel reading, and the call to focus on home life. The episode ends with a blessing for a happy and holy Lent, reinforcing its spiritual purpose.
