{"id":99088,"date":"2026-06-08T13:31:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ofmconv.net\/incontro-della-m-i-colombia-a-bogota-uno-spazio-fraterno-e-di-formazione-mariana\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T13:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:33:02","slug":"incontro-della-m-i-colombia-a-bogota-uno-spazio-fraterno-e-di-formazione-mariana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ofmconv.net\/en\/incontro-della-m-i-colombia-a-bogota-uno-spazio-fraterno-e-di-formazione-mariana\/","title":{"rendered":"M.I. of Colombia Meets in Bogot\u00e1: A Fraternal and Marian Formation Gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>On May 30, 2026, the Militia of the Immaculata (M.I.) of Colombia gathered for a formational, spiritual, and fraternal event in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, The gathering took place at the San Juan Mar\u00eda Vianney Parish Church in Bogot\u00e1 and was led by the Most Reverend Edwin Ra\u00fal VANEGAS CUERVO, Auxiliary Bishop of Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This formation gathering focused on Marian spirituality. Those attending included representatives of the M.I. groups from Bogot\u00e1 (San Antonio de Padua, San Luis de Tolosa, Santa Mar\u00eda la Antigua, Madre Inmaculada, Hijos de Mar\u00eda Inmaculada, and San Maximiliano Kolbe); the Custos of the Provincial Custody of St. Francis of Assisi in Colombia, Friar Sidifredo de la Cruz CHAPARRO GUALDR\u00d3N; and the National Vice President of the M.I. of Colombia, Friar Camilo CALLE RAM\u00cdREZ. The Spiritual Assistants and the Presidents of the various groups were also present.<br \/>\nThe gathering gave the participants a strong sense of fraternity and communion and encouraged them to share their faith and deepen their understanding of Marian spirituality. The joyful parishioners of the San Juan Mar\u00eda Vianney Parish Church enriched the gathering as they warmly welcomed the participants.<br \/>\nThe highlight of the day was a lecture on Marian spirituality given by Bishop VANEGAS CUERVO. He emphasized, with clarity and depth, the importance of following Mary, the Mother of the Lord, as a model of life, faith, and total dedication.<br \/>\nBishop VANEGAS CUERVO also presided over the Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, which was concelebrated by several priests close to the M.I. They shared the joy of faith with the assembly and oversaw sixteen new members being consecrated to the Immaculata, according to the spirituality of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe.<br \/>\nIn his homily, Bishop VANEGAS CUERVO encouraged everyone to persevere in the vocation to which they have been called. He reflected on the fatherhood of God, who offers humanity His most precious gift, His Son Jesus Christ. He also urged the faithful to imitate the virtues of Christ, to walk alongside their Pastors, to serve with open hearts, and respond with a generous \u201cyes,\u201d following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary.<br \/>\nThe gathering was also a special time to thank God and the Virgin Mary for graces received, to recommit to Marian spirituality, and strengthen the bonds of unity, fraternity, and communion among all the groups and faithful who belong to this great family.<br \/>\nAs Ana Milena SERNA, President of the San Juan Mar\u00eda Vianney group, remarked, the day was filled with peace, joy, and faith, leaving all participants with a renewed enthusiasm to continue walking together under the protection of the Immaculata.<br \/>\nHail Mary Immaculate!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Friar Alex Fernando PARADA PIRANEQUE<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 30, 2026, the Militia of the Immaculata (M.I.) of Colombia gathered for a formational, spiritual, and fraternal event in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, The gathering took place at the San Juan Mar\u00eda Vianney Parish Church in Bogot\u00e1 and was led by the Most Reverend Edwin Ra\u00fal VANEGAS CUERVO, Auxiliary Bishop of Bogot\u00e1. 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