Former Colombian model shares conversion story

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Amada Rosa Pérez

Bogotá, Colombia, May 25, 2010 / 12:02 pm (CNA).- Amada Rosa Pérez was one of Colombia’s top models before she disappeared from the public eye five years ago. Now she is making headlines once again, but this time by sharing her conversion story.

Amada explained to the Colombian newspaper “El Tiempo,” that she had been diagnosed with a disease that left her with only 60 percent of her hearing in her left ear. The news caused her to question her lifestyle. “I felt disappointed, unsatisfied, directionless, submerged in fleeting pleasures ...” she said.

“I always sought answers and the world never gave them to me.”

“Before I was always in a hurry, stressed out, and got upset easily," she continued. "Now I live in peace, the world doesn’t appeal to me, I enjoy every moment the Lord gives me. I go to Mass, I pray the Holy Rosary daily, as well as the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m.

“I go to confession frequently,” she added.

Amada now works tirelessly with a Marian religious community in Colombia.

“Being a model means being a benchmark, someone whose beliefs are worthy of being imitated, and I grew tired of being a model of superficiality. I grew tired of a world of lies, appearances, falsity, hypocrisy and deception, a society full of anti-values that exalts violence, adultery, drugs, alcohol, fighting, and a world that exalts riches, pleasure, sexual immorality and fraud.

“I want to be a model that promotes the true dignity of women and not their being used for commercial purposes,” Amada said.

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Published by: Martin
Canada 06/05/2010 10:18 PM EST

I found her testimony on youtube. In is in spanish. It was truly inspiring. Thank you Amada and God Bless.

Published by: william
Hilltop, Texas USA 05/30/2010 08:56 AM EST

I never thought of being a model as a vocation but what an incredibly encouraging story to hear. This story should be on the front page of every diocesan newspaper. Our children, and adults for that matter, need to catch the vision of a life transformed. Her story so plainly displays the deception and emptiness of popular culture versus the peace and joy of a Christian life well lived. I suggest we all email this article to every catholic outlet we can and have this inspiring story exposed so all can see its beautiful and powerful message.

Published by: Véronique
Montreal 05/27/2010 09:32 PM EST

you are a model for women and men alike I wish you could speak to my son. Pray and I pray that it happens for him too. Thank you for sharing Amada ! God bless you !

Published by: Kalara Liku
Fiji 05/27/2010 06:37 PM EST

Thanks for the story of your conversion. It's amazing the different ways God uses people to be instruments of his truth. It's only when with the grace of God we have an insight into his divine power and grace that life for us begins to be trully fulfilling and meaningful. Thanks for the encouragement and enlightenment

Published by: Toine
Malta 05/27/2010 10:34 AM EST

May the Holy Spirit glow in this lady as He flourished in the Most Holy Mother, our heavenly mother: may she be a beacon, a true model that radiates Faith, Charity and Love.

Published by: Christopher
Malaysia 05/27/2010 09:34 AM EST

May God be praised and may His Peace be with you & may the Immaculate Heart of Mary be your refuge and strength.

Published by: Victoriar29
USA 05/27/2010 04:11 AM EST

God bless this young woman! Now she is truly a "model"!

Published by: Graham
Scotland 05/27/2010 12:28 AM EST

To know Christ as your Saviour and sin's forgiven through His death and resurrection is the greatest give one can have Eph 2,8and9 Greetings Graham

Published by: Anastacia
Fair Oaks, CA 05/26/2010 07:42 PM EST

Now here is a model for young girls and women of any age!!

Published by: Catherine
USA 05/26/2010 05:51 PM EST

This is wonderfully refreshing to hear! May God bless her!

Published by: Jon Juergensen
Ft Myers FL USA 05/26/2010 05:31 PM EST

I doubt the USCCB's news service will report this.

Published by: Margaret
Baltimore MD USA 05/26/2010 04:15 PM EST

Thank you Jesus for saving her soul. May the Holy Trinity be with her always

Published by: Henry De
melville/NY/USA 05/26/2010 01:48 PM EST

Way to go Amanda.You were A model of A different type where you displayed your body. Now be A MODEL where you display your SPIRITUALITY.That's A true model, the GOD variety

Published by: john laperuta
franklin sq ny 05/26/2010 09:20 AM EST

Rate: Excellent

God bless her..she is truly a shining example for both women and men,girls and boys.Dignity and respect with faith and the peace that only God can give.Good for her.

Published by: Peter Lepre
Larchmont N.Y. USA 05/26/2010 12:17 AM EST

God Bless you Amada,Jesus loves you very much. May more women follow your lead ,and know that they are precious in God's eyes.Our Lord in His Divine Mercy tells us to keep going back to the fount of His Mercy!You have done that, keep up the great work. Always in Christ's Love... Peter Lepre, Envoy for Mercy

Published by: K.CThomas
Mumbai India 05/25/2010 09:08 PM EST

How wonderful it is that a model who attracted many by her physical charm now abandoned the same as it is not spiritually rewarding. May her tribe increae and may they teach a lesson or two about the need to lead a simple life style and to understand the plight of the millions in developing countries who do not have a square meal a day

Published by: GerryL
Land O Lakes, FL 05/25/2010 09:00 PM EST

May you be well known thousands times more than all the top models in the world so they may all see how bright your light shines! "Seek and you shall find..."

Published by: Mary
Fort Worth, TX 05/25/2010 04:37 PM EST

What a refreshing story! The Holy Spirit definitely has worked within her. She has realized what is truly important in life and at a young age, too! God bless Amada.

Published by: Tony Campanell
Orefield, Pa. U S A 05/25/2010 02:22 PM EST

"The Truth will set you free" May the Holy Spirit guide this beauitful young woman as she gives her witiness of being transformed and renewed in Christ.

Published by: Cathy
West Fargo ND USA 05/25/2010 12:44 PM EST

To employ a fad phrase "You go girl!"

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