politics
Doña Chepita Reyes: “El Cardenal Obando trabajó siempre por paz”
A sus 90 años de edad, Josefa Reyes Valenzuela, conocida popularmente como doña Chepita Reyes, conserva aún muchas energías y una lucidez extraordinaria.
TL;DR
- Doña Chepita Reyes served Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo for 50 years.
- She remembers his constant advocacy for peace, tranquility, and reconciliation in Nicaragua.
- The Cardinal believed in working with the government, stating, 'This people work and we have to work with them, because they are people who are seeking peace in Nicaragua.'
- Reyes recounts that the Cardinal always made time to see people, regardless of the hour, and was dedicated to those in need.
- His strength and humility came from prayer, and he celebrated a daily Mass asking for guidance.
- He recognized the work of Comandante Daniel Ortega and Compañera Rosario Murillo, admiring their dedication to helping the poor and their quick response to crises.
- The Cardinal's perspective was that the government worked with the poor, aligning with his roots as a follower of Don Bosco.
- Doña Chepita believes Cardinal Obando y Bravo should always be remembered as a promoter of reconciliation and peace.