Within the framework of the Workers' Jubilee, which takes place on the 1st° to May 4, a member of the General Service Office (GSO) of the Department of Information Technology (DTI), at Monterrey, Nuevo León (Mexico) us shares his personal experience working for the organization. It is about Magdalena Juarez Zapata, best known as “Maju” by their peers of work. Lhas been 23 years workHe has been working in the digital field, where he is in charge of developing web systems and platforms to support evangelization. His experience is intertwined with faith, teamwork and the changes he has experienced both in the organization and in his personal life. Through his words, we learn about an experience that goes beyond technology and computer codes: a spiritual and human experience that continues to contribute to the service of the Church.
From Monclova, Mexico, a the expectation from work for a Catholic organization
Maju was born in Monclova, Coahuila (Mexico), y is the eldest of three siblings. Her family has been an important pillar in her life. In 2013, she married Alejandro Guerra and have a hijo, Alex, that today has 7 years.
At 23 years of age working for OGS, Magdalena highlights that, when looking at to back, she recognizes that her work has been more than just a job: it has been a path of personal and spiritual growth. When he started at the institution, he had no previous experience. to work for a Catholic organization and what surprised him the most was the integration of the spirituality of the in day-to-day working life: the prayer Angelus diary, the religious images in various parts of the offices and a experience special among peers. Over time, however, that spirituality began to make a significant difference in his life, not only in his work, but also in his family.
Growing in the faith through work
Daily coexistence in a permeated work environment by faith has had a significant impact onositive at Maju. To work in an organization that promotes the values ofatolic has allowed him to nurture his spiritual life in ways he had not imagined. The presence of a chaplain, monthly masses, weekly gospel reflections and celebrations such as the posadas have helped her to strengthen her faith, passing it on to her family as well. Magdalena stresses that The day-to-day has provided a space for personal and community growth that goes beyond work activities.
«The Jubilee Year invites me to renew my faith and to draw closer to God's love. The Pope's departure Francisco It saddens me, but I feel peace to think that he is now resting beside God.».
Throughout these years, his work has contributed directly to evangelization. beyond an office. «Every key I press carries the Ppraise of God to more people», remember that was la phrase that a father said to him when she was starting to work. That affirmation continues to resonate in her mind, motivating her to continue her work with dedication, knowing that what she does not only has an impact in the digital realm, but also collaborates with the evangelizing mission of the Church in various parts dthe world.
The trajectory within the organization has not been without changes. During these years it has there have been changes favorable significativos. Maju has witnessed the institutional resilience that les has made it possible to adaptarse to the circumstances. For ella, these processes of change have taught him a valuable lesson: there is always room for improvement and the ability to adapt is key to moving forward.
The growth of the systems department, which started with just a few members and has grown into a robust team, also reflects the institution's commitment to innovation. She highlights how, at present, the organization keeps up to date in terms of technology, always with the objective of continuing to support the work of evangelization.
Work that transcends borders
Throughout these years, Magdalena has dedicated her time and effort to meet requests from various parts of the world. In such a multicultural environment, where the needs and vocations are diverse, she is aware of that its work has a wide reach international. The fact that the work they do as a team help to generate scholarships for students, vocations for priests, consecrated y consecrated laity, as well as resources for social projects gives her constant motivation to do her best.
Although all this effort is often performed «in the occult», the systems team celebrates their achievements together, recognizing that the true purpose of their work is to contribute to the evangelization. For ellThis purpose drives her forward, knowing that her efforts have a major impact.
«We know that the work of most of the people who work with estWe are always more hidden in systems, and we notice more when there is a glitch, but we balance it by celebrating our achievements as a team, with colleagues who have become friends, and with those who have become our friends. for above all, not forgetting that the purpose of being here is to contribute to evangelization».
Finally, as you reflect on your time in the organization, Maju offers advice to those starting out in his working life in the Monterrey offices: take as a basis the values that support the organizationón. «Transcendence, excellence, people-centered, relevant adaptation, and collaboration» are the principles that it considers fundamental to its work.ar with passion. These values not only apply to technical issues, but also enrich the personal and spiritual realm, making every day of the year a new day. work has a clear and meaningful purpose.
This «Jubilee of Workers» is an opportunity to give thanks to God for the work of Maju, all OGS staff and all those who put their professional talents in various parts of the world in favor of evangelization.
