This document discusses how to make the most of holidays and holy days from a Christian perspective. It provides tips for using vacation time to rest physically and spiritually, reflect, strengthen family and social ties, rediscover one's faith, appreciate nature, and help those in need. While some seek pure entertainment on holidays, the document recommends incorporating religious elements by reading Scripture, visiting religious sites, and maintaining prayer and solidarity with the poor. Overall vacations are meant as an opportunity to disconnect from daily life but also draw closer to God.

1. Holidays and holy days

2. The need of rest and serentity is something
our very nature asks of us. In the first lines
of Genesis it says, “When the seventh day
came, God had finished all his work, and
rested from all He had done (Gen 2,2).

3. Even Jesus invited his disciples “to a quite place to rest
a little, because so many people were coming and going,
that they didn’t even have time to eat”. (Mc 6,31)

4. “Mountains
especially help to
elevate your spirit
to the Heights,
to the zenith
of our humanity
which
unfortunately
tends to decline
during daily life”.
Benedict XVI

5. In the Judeo-
Christian tradition,
rest has a place
of honour;
the weekly rest on
Sunday, extended
to the weekend and
the annual rest of
vacations are certain
achievements
in our society.

6. Unfortunately both sundays and holidays have been reduced.
More people have to work on sundays to provide public services,
hospitals, hotels, museums, amusement centers etc.
-Card. Sistach

7. There are two ways to spend your vacations:
Many prefer the hedonistic culture of doing nothing,
el “dolce fa niente”, that is leave aside your head, your heart,
your consciencie, to live adventurously whatever caprice or fashion.

8. Benedict XVI proposes a different way
“by putting the gospel in your suitcase”
which means taking control
of our vacations, by discovering
the values these days offer us..

9. When we take a pause in our
lives it may be a good time to
take up a book and read a bit..
We all need some space for
recollection, meditation and quiet.
Thanks be to God we are like that.
This need proves we are
not only made for work,
but also for thinking,
reflecting or simple for
turning our mind and heart
to a story, in which we can
lose ourselves so as to
come back enriched.

10. Why not
discover
the books of
the Bible.
This is a
collection of
books, a small
“library” written
over a thousand
years.
Some of these
short books are
quite unknown
to most people,
including
Christians.

11. Even shorter is the book of Ruth, a foreigner who gets
to know God and experiendes His providence. These
short books can be read in an hour. Ben XVI
Some are brief, like the Book
of Tobith, a story which really
appreciates the family and
matrimony,
or the book
of Esther,
in which this
Jewish queen,
saves her
people from
extermination
by her faith
and prayer.

12. 1º GET SOME REST:
Vacations is a time for
revcovering physical,
psychological and
spiritual energies
HERE ARE SOME TIPS ON HOW TO GET MORE
OUT OF YOUR HOLIDAYS AS A CHRISTIAN

13. 2º REFLECTION: Make some time to think about yourself.
Don’t be afraid to find yourself and overcome the superficiality
of everyday life. Don’t forget the Gospels will help your

14. 3º PEACE AND HAPPINESS: Entertainment and trips
distract our attention from the daily problems , but true
happiness stems from putting our “interior castle” in order.

15. 4º THE FAMILIY: When both dad and mum work away
from the home, the children don’t often see their parents.
Holidays is a time for renewing family ties, for communicating

16. 5º FRIENDSHIP:
You need time to
build friendships.
Holidays are a time
for getting closer ,
recouperating
acquaintances,
healing past
wounds.
Why not visit a sick
person and lend
them some of your
time and interest.

17. 6º REDISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF FAITH:
You can explore our historical, artistic, cultural and religious
patrimony which are expressions of the lifestyle of our ancestors.

18. 7º SILENCE: Here we hear the voice that tells us how to realise ourselves .
Whoever appreciates silence becomes a master in listening and communicating.

19. 8º PRAYER: a rare gem among so many chores.
It’s time for talking to the Lord and receiving from
Him the force and incentive for our daily journey..

20. 9º CREATION: We have more time to contemplate and appreciate
The beauty of mother anture where we perceive the print of our Creator

21. 10º Solidarity
Never forget the poor
when on holidays.
Remember not to
squander, but to share.
Take care of the elderly
and make them company
supporting social and
pastoral activities.

22. Contact with other peoples leads us to discover their “secret”,
to accept their good points and so contribute
to a better knowledge of each and everyone.

23. It is a long process, which forms societies and
cultures, making everyone into a reflection
of the multiple gifts of God to men. JP II

24. Reach out and make links with people,
with family and neighbours, with the community,
Put your heart and feeling into it and also your respect.

25. In our
historical
patrimony we
can explore,
literature,
poetry, painting
and sculpture ,
a cathedral,
a church,
a temple,
a palace.
libraries and
museums etc.

26. So also discover the cuisine typical of new regions.

27. Our
humanism
is so rich
and diverse.
Open the door
to the cultural,
historic, natural,
aesthetic, human
and spiritual
treasures of
each people

28. Tourism is an asset in as far as it helps relativise the systems
called “rich”, and opens horizons to other ways to become rich.

29. Nature, because of its original richness, as we perceive it in
the cosmic cycles, is a receptive mother, which we embrace
with our eyes, when we see Mt Everest or Kilimanjaro.

30. It can be
seen in
the blue of
the ocean

31. We feel in the deep gray
of the Black Forest

32. We admire when flying over a cotton
field in a clear blue sky

33. Christian tourism refers to the industry of christian journeys,
and lodging. It includes pilgrimages and missionery journeys.

34. This indrustry also includes religious voyages on liners,
entertainment, scholarships, vacations, cruzades, meetings, retreats,
visits to monasteries, campings, and visiting Christian sites.

35. JP II writes - Our cultural patrimony refers to the history of each people which
has been embodied in the civilizations; the bell towers, minarettes, frescos, and pyramids,
in the bridges and space satellites. It’s an unlimited richness which pertains to all
of us, the common patrimony of humanity, which not only gives credit to human
work but also reminds us all or our links with the past generations, that moulded
history. Tourisim reveals a universal wealth which does not reject man,
but rather conserves his prints, his memories.

36. This patrimony sustains a splendid stainglass of ourselves, each and
every one, as individuals and as members of a community, with our
differences and similarities at the same time, in our own context and
dignity, a weltlh which is immortal, for Jesus has said -
“whoever believes in me, even though he die, shall live.” (Jn 11,25)

37. No one is just a copy. We are all unique pieces and not the made by cloning.
We are the expression of “Another” who is “Life”. The “Word of God” came
as a witness to give testimony to the light, so all might believe in him.(Jn 1,7).
We can find the print of Mystery and each one is characfterised by the “Absolute”,
a seal that indicates that God has made us in his image and likeness. (cfr. Jn 1,27).

38. Tourism is often an opportunity to sell “exotic” goods.
There are sophisticated centers for vacations,
characterised by superficial exotiscim for
the curious who are looking for new sensations.

39. Unfortunately this unbridled desire leads to humiliating aberrations
like the exploitation of women and children in unscrupulous sexual
commerce , which is an intolerable scandal. All should be done so
that tourism does not become ever a modern form of explotation,
but rather an opportunity for useful exchange of experiences
and fruitful dialogue between different civilizations. JPII
..

40. Some prefer the serenity of the countryside
or mountains or of some quiet passtime
Summing up

41. Others prefer to burn energy in some more active sport, and get into shape.

42. When the summer’s hot, many seek water
which offers many sports and activities

43. Yet others prefer motorized sports.

44. Game
parks are
always
a big
attraction
And in the
cooler
evening,
open air
theatre and
concerts

45. There is a
great variety
of activities,
all with the
same scope

46. SUMMERTIME, AND THE LIVING IS EASY…..
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47. Rest, disconnect, change the scene, relax, get away from the routine,
enjoy youself and share with your family and friends.
Get away from it all, but ,
get away WITH GOD.

49. LIST OF PRESENTATIONS IN ENGLISH
Revised 27-5-2020
Advent and Christmas – time of hope and peace
Amoris Laetitia – ch 1 – In the Light of the Word
Amoris Laetitia – ch 2 – The Experiences and Challenges of Families
Amoris Laetitia – ch 3 - Looking to Jesus, the Vocation of the Family
Amoris Laetitia – ch 4 - Love in Marriage
Amoris Laetitia – ch 5 – Love made Fruitfuol
Amoris Laetitia – ch 6 – Some Pastoral Perspectives
Amoris Laetitia – ch 7 – Towards a better education of children
Amoris Laetitia – ch 8 – Accompanying, discerning and integrating weaknwss
Amoris Laetitia – ch 9 – The Spirituality of Marriage and the Family
Beloved Amazon 1ª – A Social Dream
Beloved Amazon 2 - A Cultural Dream
Beloved Amazon 3 – An Ecological Dream
Beloved Amazon 4 - An Ecclesiastical Dream
Carnival
Christ is Alive
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 1 – Church and Family today
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 2 - God’s plan for the family
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 3 – 1 – family as a Community
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 3 – 2 – serving life and education
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 3 – 3 – mission of the family in society
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 3 – 4 - Family in the Church
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 4 Pastoral familiar
Football in Spain
Haurietis aquas – devotion to the Sacred Heart by Pius XII
Holidays and Holy Days
Holy Spirit
Holy Week – drawings for children
Holy Week – glmjpses of the last hours of JC
Inauguration of President Donald Trump
Juno explores Jupiter
Laudato si 1 – care for the common home
Laudato si 2 – Gospel of creation
Laudato si 3 – Human roots of the ecological crisis
Laudato si 4 – integral ecology
Laudato si 5 – lines of approach and action
Laudato si 6 – Education y Ecological Spirituality
Love and Marriage 1-
Love and Marriage 2 – growing up to sexual maturity
Love and Marriage 3 – psychological differences and complimentarity
Love and Marriage 4- causes of sexual attraction
Love and Marriage 5- freedom and intimacy
Love and Marriage 6 - human love
Love and Marriage 7 - destiny of human love
Love and Marriage 8- marriage between Christian believers
Love and Marriage 9 – sacrament of marriage
Lumen Fidei – ch 1,2,3,4
Medjugore Pilgrimage
Misericordiae Vultus in English
Mother Teresa of Calcuta – Saint
Pope Franciss in Thailand
Pope Francis in Japan
Pope Francis in Sweden
Pope Francis in America
Pope Francis in the WYD in Poland 2016
Querida Amazonia
Resurrection of Jesus Christ –according to the Gospels
Russian Revolution and Communismo 3 civil war 1918.1921
Russian Revolution and Communism 1
Russian Revolution and Communismo 2
Saint Joseph
Saint Patrick and Ireland
Sunday – day of the Lord
Thanksgiving – History and Customs
The Body, the cult – (Eucharist)
Valentine
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Way of the Cross – drawings for children
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50. LISTA DE PRESENTACIONES EN ESPAÑOL
Revisado 27-5-2020
Abuelos
Adviento y Navidad, tiempo de esperanza
Amor y Matrimonio 1 - 9
Amoris Laetitia – ch 1 – A la luz de la Palabre
Amoris Laetitia – ch 2 – Realidad y Desafíos de las Familias
Amoris Laetitia – ch 3 La mirada puesta en Jesús: Vocación de la Familia
Amoris Laetitia – ch 4 - El Amor en el Matrimonio
Amoris Laetitia – ch 5 – Amor que se vuelve fecundo
Amoris Laetitia – ch 6 – Algunas Perspectivas Pastorales
Amoris Laetitia – ch 7 – Fortalecer la educacion de los hijos
Amoris Laetitia – ch 8 – Acompañar, discernir e integrar la fragilidad
Amoris Laetitia – ch 9 – Espiritualidad Matrimonial y Familiar
Carnaval
Cristo Vive
Domingo – día del Señor
El camino de la cruz de JC en dibujos para niños
El Cuerpo, el culto – (eucarisía)
Espíritu Santo
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 1 – iglesia y familia hoy
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 2 - el plan de Dios para la familia
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 3 – 1 – familia como comunidad
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 3 – 2 – servicio a la vida y educación
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 3 – 3 – misión de la familia en la sociedad
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 3 – 4 - participación de la familia en la iglesia
Familiaris Consortio (FC) 4 Pastoral familiar
Fátima – Historia de las Apariciones de la Virgen
Feria de Sevilla
Haurietis aquas – el culto al Sagrado Corazón
Hermandades y cofradías
Hispanidad
Laudato si 1 – cuidado del hogar común
Laudato si 2 – evangelio de creación
Laudato si 3 – La raíz de la crisis ecológica
Laudato si 4 – ecología integral
Laudato si 5 – líneas de acción
Laudato si 6 – Educación y Espiritualidad Ecológica
Lumen Fidei – cap 1,2,3,4
Madre Teresa de Calcuta – Santa
María y la Biblia
Medjugore peregrinación
Misericordiae Vultus en Español
Papa Francisco en Bulgaria
Papa Francisco en Rumania
Papa Francisco en Marruecos
Papa Francisco en México
Papa Francisco – mensaje para la Jornada Mundial Juventud 2016
Papa Francisco – visita a Chile
Papa Francisco – visita a Perú
Papa Francisco en Colombia 1 + 2
Papa Francisco en Cuba
Papa Francisco en Fátima
Papa Francisco en la JMJ 2016 – Polonia
Queridas Amazoznia 1 un sueños social
Queridas Amazoznia 2 un suepo cultural
Queridas Amazoznia 3 un seuños ecologico
Queridas Amazoznia 4 un sueño eclesial
Resurrección de Jesucristo – según los Evangelios
Revolución Rusa y Comunismo 1
Revolución Rusa y comunismo 2
Revolución Rusa y Comunismo 3
San José
Santiago Apóstol
Semana santa – Vistas de las últimas horas de JC
Vacaciones Cristianas
Valentín
Vocación – www.vocación.org
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