Awarding of decoration: Order of Democracy Simón Bolívar

(Second activity)

Awarding of decoration: Order of Democracy Simón Bolívar

Dr. Jose Benjamin Perez Matos

[The Order of Democracy Simón Bolívar, in the rank of Officer's Cross, is an official Colombian distinction awarded by the House of Representatives to citizens who have distinguished themselves in service to their country. It is a civil honor that recognizes the efforts, loyalty, and virtues of individuals or institutions that have contributed to democracy. The order was created in 1980 and has been awarded to a variety of figures and entities from the educational, scientific, military, civil, and political spheres, among others.]

Good afternoon to all. I thank my heavenly Father from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity and privilege of being in this room, the headquarters of this nation’s democracy.

I would also like to thank the House of Representatives of the Congress of the Republic of Colombia, through the honorable representative of the House, Jhon Jairo Berrio Lopez, for the recognition that I have been awarded with today, titled: Orden de la Democracia Simón Bolívar [Order of Democracy Simón Bolívar] in the Officer’s Cross rank.

I am thankful for this recognition, and I would like to reiterate my commitment to continue in the constant work of teaching for building and strengthening the values of the integral human being; being aware that the prosperity and the peace of nations is built on the respect of the truth, justice and solidarity.

The Great Tent Cathedral, more than an architectural project in Cayey, Puerto Rico, with a captivating infrastructure and physical dimensions (meaning, something impressive), it is the fulfillment, the reality, of a Divine Vision, where thousands of people receive the Teaching that nourishes their souls, and responds to the existential distress of the human being; in other words, it is the reality of a vision; which is no longer past, but present; it’s alive, tangible.

May God bless Colombia, the Congress of the Republic and its other bodies of government!; and may the spiritual peace and physical peace be upon each one of you. And may He guide your members with the true Light, so that you continue to work for the wellbeing and peace of the community, the development of this nation: the beautiful Colombia.

May you continue making all efforts at your disposal for the improvement of this country, which has the potential to transcend all of Latin America. May it be, as I recently said: a door for all of Latin America.

I will continue to bring this Message of love to your neighbor, and of strengthening and respecting the values of the human being; such as: faith, solidarity, ethics, truth, justice and peace.

May the peace of the God of Abraham, of Isaac and Israel, dwell in your hearts. Thank you very much.