Podcasts about Montserrat

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Entrevista a Joan Bigas i Montserrat Clapés, sobre el 52è Aplec de la Sardana de Malgrat de Mar podcast recorded with enacast.com

Phillip Hogan is the CEO of Signing Services of America (SSA), the author of Relentless Excellence: A Story of Family Business Building and Value-Driven Leadership, and a third-generation entrepreneur who grew SSA from five figures to seven. Under his leadership, SSA was recognized by Inc. as the 30th fastest-growing company in the Southeast.Key Discussion Themes:- Where relentless excellence comes from: grandparents from Montserrat and a father who kept raising the bar- Turning mistakes into system fixes instead of reprimands- Saying yes to clients, then building the system to deliver- Building infrastructure before you scale from five figures to six and seven- Going from nervous on camera to hosting Closing Market WeeklyListener Takeaway:When something breaks, fix the system that let it happen, and build the infrastructure for where you're going before you get there.Connect with Phillip:Website: https://www.philliphogan.comYouTube (Closing Market Weekly): https://www.youtube.com/@closingmarketweeklyAbout the Host:Entrepreneur Conundrum is hosted by Virginia Purnell, founder of Distinct Digital Marketing, where she builds human-driven AI systems that help business owners get their time back (and get seen). New episodes every Monday.Work with Virginia: https://www.distinctdigitalmarketing.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnellListen to the Full Episode:https://entrepreneurconundrum.com/philliphogan

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Festival Lesson: Empathy Blooms Amid Fall Flowers Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-25-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol del matí brillava sobre les muntanyes serrades de Montserrat.En: The morning sun shone over the jagged mountains of Montserrat.Ca: Les fulles dels arbres es pintaven de colors de tardor mentre el vent suau portava una frescor agradable.En: The leaves of the trees were painted in fall colors while the gentle wind brought a pleasant freshness.Ca: Era el dia de La Mercè, una festivitat en què el monestir s'omplia de música i gent alegre.En: It was the day of La Mercè, a festivity during which the monastery filled with music and joyful people.Ca: Jordi, un guia local, explicava la història del monestir a un grup de turistes.En: Jordi, a local guide, explained the history of the monastery to a group of tourists.Ca: Entre els visitants hi havia la Laia, una jove amb ulls brillants i un interès viu per la cultura catalana.En: Among the visitors was Laia, a young woman with bright eyes and a keen interest in Catalan culture.Ca: Les meravelles de Montserrat la captivaven, però hi havia una cosa que la preocupava: les seves al·lèrgies.En: The wonders of Montserrat captivated her, but there was one thing that worried her: her allergies.Ca: Jordi es mostrava entusiasmat.En: Jordi was enthusiastic.Ca: Somiava convertir-se en historiador i escriure sobre el patrimoni de Catalunya.En: He dreamed of becoming a historian and writing about the heritage of Catalonia.Ca: Volia que aquest tour fos especial, sobretot per la Laia.En: He wanted this tour to be special, especially for Laia.Ca: Decidí portar el grup al camp de flors prop del monestir per fer un pícnic.En: He decided to take the group to the field of flowers near the monastery for a picnic.Ca: No sabia que allà s'ocultava un perill per a la Laia.En: He didn't know that there a danger was lurking for Laia.Ca: Quan van arribar al camp, el paisatge era espectacular.En: When they arrived at the field, the landscape was spectacular.Ca: Les flors de tardor estaven en plena floració.En: The fall flowers were in full bloom.Ca: La Laia somreia, però a mesura que s'asseien, el seu nas començava a envermellir i els ulls li ploraven.En: Laia smiled, but as they sat down, her nose started to redden, and her eyes watered.Ca: Sentia una pressió creixent al pit.En: She felt a growing pressure in her chest.Ca: Va mirar Jordi, però no volia preocupar-lo.En: She looked at Jordi but didn't want to worry him.Ca: Durant el pícnic, la situació de la Laia empitjorava.En: During the picnic, Laia's condition worsened.Ca: Jordi, finalment, va notar el seu mal estar.En: Jordi, finally, noticed her discomfort.Ca: Va dubtar.En: He hesitated.Ca: Què havia de fer?En: What should he do?Ca: Continuar el tour o ajudar la Laia?En: Continue the tour or help Laia?Ca: Va veure els ulls de la Laia, plens d'angoixa, i va saber què havia de fer.En: He saw Laia's eyes filled with distress and knew what he needed to do.Ca: "Vine, et portaré al monestir." Va dir Jordi, amb decisió.En: "Come, I'll take you to the monastery," said Jordi, decisively.Ca: Amb molta cura, la va guiar de tornada, entre els visitants que celebraven la festa de La Mercè.En: With great care, he guided her back, among the visitors celebrating the La Mercè festival.Ca: Els sons de les rialles i la música els acompanyaven mentre pujaven els antics esglaons.En: The sounds of laughter and music accompanied them as they climbed the ancient steps.Ca: A dins del monestir, van trobar ajuda mèdica.En: Inside the monastery, they found medical help.Ca: La Laia va rebre l'atenció necessària i, lentament, es va recuperar.En: Laia received the necessary attention and, slowly, recovered.Ca: Jordi estava a prop d'ella, preocupat, però també alleujat.En: Jordi stayed close to her, worried but also relieved.Ca: "Ho sento, Jordi," va dir la Laia quan va poder parlar.En: "I'm sorry, Jordi," said Laia when she could speak.Ca: "Hauria d'haver-te dit sobre les al·lèrgies."En: "I should have told you about the allergies."Ca: "Em sap greu per no haver-ho vist abans," va respondre Jordi.En: "I'm sorry for not noticing earlier," replied Jordi.Ca: "He après que escoltar és tan important com parlar."En: "I've learned that listening is as important as speaking."Ca: Mentre el sol es ponia darrere les muntanyes, Jordi reflexionava sobre el dia.En: As the sun set behind the mountains, Jordi reflected on the day.Ca: Va comprendre que l'atenció i l'empatia eren claus, tant en la seva feina com en els seus somnis.En: He understood that attention and empathy were key, both in his work and his dreams.Ca: La Laia també va aprendre una lliçó: la importància de ser honesta amb les seves limitacions.En: Laia also learned a lesson: the importance of being honest about her limitations.Ca: Aquell dia, la festa de La Mercè es convertí en un aprenentatge per a tots dos, mentre les campanes del monestir tocaven en l'aire fred de tardor.En: That day, the La Mercè festival turned into a lesson for both of them, while the monastery's bells rang in the cool autumn air. Vocabulary Words:the morning: el matíjagged: serradesthe leaves: les fullesgentle: suauthe freshness: la frescorthe festivity: la festivitatthe guide: el guiathe history: la històriathe visitors: els visitantsthe eyes: els ullsthe wonders: les meravellesthe allergies: les al·lèrgiesenthusiastic: entusiasmatthe heritage: el patrimonithe flowers: les florsthe danger: el perillthe landscape: el paisatgeto redden: envermellirthe pressure: la pressióworsened: empitjoravathe discomfort: el mal estardistress: angoixadecisively: amb decisióthe care: la curathe sounds: els sonsthe laughter: les riallesthe steps: els esglaonsthe attention: l'atenciógrown: empatatto reflect: reflexionava

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: The Golden Day of Friendship: Oriol's Harvest Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-23-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A l'ombra dels Pirineus, quan l'aire fresc de la tardor omplia els camps, Oriol es dirigia cap al camp de carbasses.En: In the shadow of the Pirineus, when the fresh autumn air filled the fields, Oriol was heading towards the pumpkin patch.Ca: Era una zona preciosa amb flaires de fulles seques i fustes enceses als focs llunyans.En: It was a beautiful area with the fragrances of dry leaves and wood fires in the distance.Ca: Els prats estaven plens de vida mentre Oriol pensava com impressionar Montserrat amb les seves carbasses.En: The meadows were full of life as Oriol thought about how to impress Montserrat with his pumpkins.Ca: Feia dies que preparaven el festival de la collita.En: For days, they had been preparing for the harvest festival.Ca: Oriol volia trobar les millors carbasses per la famosa sopa de carbassa de la Montserrat.En: Oriol wanted to find the best pumpkins for Montserrat's famous pumpkin soup.Ca: Tot i això, hi havia un problema: no sabia com saber si una carbassa era madura.En: However, there was a problem: he didn't know how to tell if a pumpkin was ripe.Ca: No es podia atrevir a demanar ajuda a Montserrat i aviat es veia embolicat a la seva pròpia indecisió.En: He couldn't dare to ask Montserrat for help and soon found himself entangled in his own indecision.Ca: Mentre passejava pels fileres de carbasses, es va trobar amb en Mateu, el vell pagès de la zona.En: As he walked through the rows of pumpkins, he came across Mateu, the old farmer from the area.Ca: En Mateu somreia amb un somriure ple de misteri i li va dir, "Són bones si canten, fill meu.En: Mateu smiled with a mysterious grin and said to him, "They're good if they sing, my son."Ca: " Oriol no va entendre què volia dir però va decidir seguir el consell d'en Mateu.En: Oriol didn't understand what he meant but decided to follow Mateu's advice.Ca: Començà a picar les carbasses, escoltant si 'cantaven', però totes sonaven igual per a ell.En: He began tapping the pumpkins, listening to see if they 'sang,' but they all sounded the same to him.Ca: Després de diversos intents, Oriol es va rendir.En: After several attempts, Oriol gave up.Ca: Es trobava aïllat al camp, envoltat de carbasses i encara sense cap pista de com escollir la correcta.En: He found himself isolated in the field, surrounded by pumpkins and still without a clue on how to choose the right one.Ca: Just llavors, quan el sol començava a amagar-se darrere les muntanyes, Montserrat aparegué amb una carretó ple de carbasses perfectes.En: Just then, as the sun began to set behind the mountains, Montserrat appeared with a cart full of perfect pumpkins.Ca: Oriol, una mica avergonyit, la va saludar i amb sinceritat va admetre la seva situació.En: Oriol, somewhat embarrassed, greeted her and sincerely admitted his situation.Ca: Montserrat va riure afectuosament i li va dir, "Oriol!En: Montserrat laughed affectionately and said to him, "Oriol!Ca: És més fàcil del que sembla!En: It's easier than it seems!Ca: Veus aquesta tija?En: See this stem?Ca: Ha de ser seca i marró, i la carbassa ha de tenir un so buit quan la piques.En: It should be dry and brown, and the pumpkin should sound hollow when you tap it."Ca: "Amb les instruccions de Montserrat, Oriol va començar a saltar per les files de carbasses amb ella, trobant les millors amb facilitat.En: With Montserrat's instructions, Oriol began to jump through the rows of pumpkins with her, finding the best ones with ease.Ca: Cada troballa era com una petita victòria per a Oriol, que somreia cada vegada més ample.En: Each find was like a small victory for Oriol, who smiled increasingly wide.Ca: Montserrat va agrair la seva perseverança i Oriol va aprendre una lliçó més valuosa que escollir carbasses: demanar ajuda no és un senyal de debilitat, sinó de saviesa.En: Montserrat appreciated his perseverance, and Oriol learned a lesson more valuable than picking pumpkins: asking for help is not a sign of weakness but of wisdom.Ca: Finalment, carregats amb les millors carbasses del camp, Oriol no només havia après a escollir-les, sinó que havia trobat una ocasió per connectar-se més amb Montserrat.En: Finally, loaded with the best pumpkins from the field, Oriol not only learned how to choose them but also found an opportunity to connect more with Montserrat.Ca: El festival de la collita seria memorable, no només per la sopa de carbassa, sinó per l'amistat i la confiança guanyades al camp d'aquell dia daurat.En: The harvest festival would be memorable, not just for the pumpkin soup, but for the friendship and trust gained in the field that golden day. Vocabulary Words:shadow: l'ombraharvest: la collitafield: el campmeadow: el pratfragrance: la flaireleaf: la fullaindecision: la indecisiórow: la filerafarmer: el pagèsmystery: el misterito dare: atrevir-sestem: la tijacontinuation: la continuacióattempt: l'intenthollow: buitto burst: esclatarembarrassed: avergonyitvictory: la victòriaperseverance: la perseverançawisdom: la saviesafriendship: l'amistattrust: la confiançaopportunity: l'oportunitatto admit: admetrebreeze: la brisasmile: el somriureto isolate: aïllar-seto connect: connectar-sehorizon: l'horitzóto appreciate: agrair

Roman Reigns and Penta made good lucha things happen. El Generico would be proud of Sami Zayn. CM Punk is not cooking. MLW swaps problematic Tessa for problematic Masha. Keith Lee has joined a cult. All this and more on the next Powerbomb Jutsu.youtube.com/@PowerbombJutsu https://www.instagram.com/powerbombjutsu/https://x.com/powerbombjutsu History with Darrrell on YouTube: YouTube.com/@UltrxBlxck [Play/Download]  

Rosana Laviada entrevista a la secretaria general del Partido Popular Europeo y vicepresidenta del Grupo Popular en la Eurocámara, Dolors Montserrat.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Montserrant Mystique: The Quest for a Meaningful Souvenir Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-16-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La tardor allargava la seva màgia entre les muntanyes de Montserrat.En: Autumn extended its magic among the mountains of Montserrat.Ca: Els arbres es tenyien de groc i taronja, i el vent portava l'olor fresca de pi.En: The trees turned shades of yellow and orange, and the wind carried the fresh scent of pine.Ca: Laia, amb els ulls brillants d'emoció, caminava al costat del seu cosí Oriol pel monestir.En: Laia, with her eyes shining with excitement, walked alongside her cousin Oriol through the monastery.Ca: Era La Mercè a Barcelona, però la família havia decidit fer una excursió.En: It was La Mercè in Barcelona, but the family had decided to go on an excursion.Ca: "És impressionant!", va exclamar Laia, mirant el monestir.En: "It's impressive!" exclaimed Laia, looking at the monastery.Ca: "Has de cuidar a la Laia", li havia dit la tieta a l'Oriol.En: "You have to take care of Laia," her aunt had told Oriol.Ca: Ell assentí, somrient, mentre veien la impressionant estructura.En: He nodded, smiling, as they gazed at the impressive structure.Ca: Després de visitar el monestir, van entrar a la botiga de records.En: After visiting the monastery, they entered the souvenir shop.Ca: Pau, el botiguer local, saludava els visitants amb un somriure acollidor.En: Pau, the local shopkeeper, greeted the visitors with a welcoming smile.Ca: "Hola, jove senyoreta i jove senyor", va dir Pau.En: "Hello, young lady and young gentleman," said Pau.Ca: "Què us puc oferir avui?"En: "What can I offer you today?"Ca: Laia tenia un objectiu clar.En: Laia had a clear goal.Ca: Volia un record únic, alguna cosa especial.En: She wanted a unique souvenir, something special.Ca: Però la botiga estava plena de gent.En: But the shop was crowded.Ca: I molts articles ja estaven esgotats.En: And many items were already sold out.Ca: Els prestatges buits semblaven un puzzle per resoldre.En: The empty shelves seemed like a puzzle to solve.Ca: "Necessito alguna cosa que realment expliqui la història d'aquí", li va dir Laia a Oriol.En: "I need something that really tells the story of this place," she told Oriol.Ca: Però, des dels imants fins als clauers, tot semblava tan comú.En: But from magnets to keychains, everything seemed so common.Ca: L'Oriol la va animar a preguntar al Pau.En: Oriol encouraged her to ask Pau.Ca: "Pau", va dir Laia tímidament, "què em recomanaries?"En: "Pau," Laia said timidly, "what would you recommend?"Ca: Pau va somriure.En: Pau smiled.Ca: "Tinc just el que busques", va dir, guiant-la cap a un petit racó de la botiga.En: "I have just what you're looking for," he said, guiding her to a small corner of the shop.Ca: Allà, en una prestatgeria, hi havia una preciosa figureta de fusta.En: There, on a shelf, was a beautiful wooden figurine.Ca: Representava la Verge de Montserrat, la Moreneta, famosa a tot Catalunya.En: It represented the Virgin of Montserrat, the Moreneta, famous throughout Catalonia.Ca: "Aquesta peça té una història", va explicar Pau.En: "This piece has a story," Pau explained.Ca: "La Moreneta és la patrona de Catalunya.En: "The Moreneta is the patroness of Catalonia.Ca: Aquesta figura està feta amb fusta de la muntanya mateixa."En: This figure is made with wood from the mountain itself."Ca: Laia la va tocar amb cura. Va sentir una connexió immediata.En: Laia touched it carefully, feeling an immediate connection.Ca: Pau va continuar explicant la seva importància cultural i religiosa.En: Pau continued explaining its cultural and religious significance.Ca: Per a Laia, aquesta era més que una figureta.En: For Laia, this was more than a figurine.Ca: Era la peça que havia estat buscant.En: It was the piece she had been searching for.Ca: Satisfeta amb aquesta nova adquisició, Laia i Oriol van sortir de la botiga.En: Satisfied with this new acquisition, Laia and Oriol left the shop.Ca: El sol baixava lentament darrere de les muntanyes.En: The sun slowly set behind the mountains.Ca: Amb la figureta a la mà, Laia se sentia una mica més connectada amb la seva herència, amb la història que Pau li havia narrat amb tanta passió.En: With the figurine in her hand, Laia felt a little more connected to her heritage, with the story that Pau had narrated with such passion.Ca: Mentre tornaven cap al camí del monestir, Laia somreia.En: As they returned to the path of the monastery, Laia smiled.Ca: La seva recerca havia estat exitosa.En: Her quest had been successful.Ca: Ara, aquest petit record lluminós tindria un lloc especial a casa seva i en el seu cor.En: Now, this little luminous keepsake would have a special place in her home and in her heart.Ca: Montserrat no només era muntanyes i llegendes; ara, era una part d'ella.En: Montserrat was not just mountains and legends; now, it was a part of her. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: la tardorthe mountains: les muntanyesthe wind: el ventthe monastery: el monestirthe excursion: l'excursióthe cousin: el cosíthe aunt: la tietathe souvenir shop: la botiga de recordsthe shopkeeper: el botiguerthe goal: l'objectiuthe item: l'articlethe shelves: els prestatgesthe puzzle: el puzzlethe magnet: l'imantthe keychain: el clauerthe figurine: la figuretathe corner: el racóthe shelf: la prestatgeriathe wood: la fustathe Virgin: la Vergethe patroness: la patronathe heritage: l'herènciathe path: el camíthe quest: la recercathe keepsake: el recordthe setting sun: el sol baixantimpressive: impressionantthe connection: la connexióthe acquisition: l'adquisicióto nod: assentir

Este episodio cuenta con el testimonio en exclusiva a Montserrat y Triana en la cárcel y fotos de ellas en prisión. Analizaremos cómo ha pasado el tiempo y el recuerdo casi invisible de Isabel Carrasco.

L'Escolania de Montserrat tornarà a Sitges 28 anys després, en un concert a la parròquia de Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla, amb l'objectiu de la recaptació de fons per les obres de restauració de l'edifici. Serà el divendres 6 de novembre a les 20h, en una actuació emmarcada en el cicle Cultura amb Ànima de la fundació Pinnae. El preu, 20€, anirà destinat integrament a les obres de la parròquia. El rector, Rafel Vilaplana, ha explicat que conclosa la primera fase de restauració del campanar amb un cost de 331.000€, el març començarà l'arrenjament de les dues façanes de la rectoria, amb un pressupost de 310.000€, i el 2028 la façana principal. La parròquia ha pogut assumit el cost amb dues subvencions de la Generalitat i la Diputació -amb diners avançats pel Bisbat de Sant Feliu-, la venda d'una propietat i col·lectes, i espera, un cop acabat l'edifici, que es pugui actuar sobre els retaules barrocs. Juntament amb el rector, han presentat el concert en roda de premsa el director general de la fundació Pinnae, Joan Melero, i el regidor de Cultura de l'Ajuntament de Sitges, Albert Oliver-Rodés. L'entrada La Fundació Pinnae porta l’Escolania de Montserrat a Sitges, en un concert solidari per la restauració de la parròquia ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

En 1995, una potente erupción del volcán Soufrière Hills sepultó gran parte de Montserrat, un territorio británico de ultramar situado en el Caribe. Tres décadas después, la isla conserva las huellas de aquella catástrofe, pero también sorprende por sus paisajes, su biodiversidad y su memoria viva. Quienes la visitan deben respetar estrictas zonas de exclusión y seguir las indicaciones de seguridad. Un informe especial de Diane Schlienger, Keely Sullivan den Bergh y Claire Rouaud para France 24.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Lost in the Fog: An Unplanned Journey to Trust and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-15-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La boira baixava com una catifa espessa sobre Montserrat, embolcallant el paisatge amb un vel misteriós.En: The fog descended like a thick carpet over Montserrat, enveloping the landscape with a mysterious veil.Ca: Les roques es retallaven en formes esborrades, com antics gegants adormits.En: The rocks stood out in blurred shapes, like ancient sleeping giants.Ca: Adrià i Laia caminaven amb pas incert, els peus ressonant sobre el terra humit de fulles de tardor.En: Adrià and Laia walked with uncertain steps, their feet echoing on the damp ground covered with autumn leaves.Ca: Era La Mercè, una festivitat important a Catalunya, i els sons llunyans de la festa acompanyaven la seva travessia.En: It was La Mercè, an important festival in Catalunya, and the distant sounds of the celebration accompanied their journey.Ca: Adrià, amb el seu esperit aventurer, va suggerir una excursió cap el monestir, pensant que seria un dia perfecte per explorar.En: Adrià, with his adventurous spirit, suggested a hike to the monastery, thinking it would be a perfect day for exploring.Ca: Però la boira no estava als seus plans.En: But the fog was not part of their plans.Ca: —Confia en mi, Laia, aquest camí és més ràpid —va dir Adrià amb un somriure confiat, mirant per damunt de l'espatlla mentre Laia consultava el seu mapa.En: "Trust me, Laia, this path is faster," said Adrià with a confident smile, looking over his shoulder while Laia consulted her map.Ca: —Preferiria seguir el mapa, Adrià.En: "I would prefer to follow the map, Adrià.Ca: La boira ho fa tot més perillós —va respondre Laia, també preocupada pel temps que passava.En: The fog makes everything more dangerous," replied Laia, also concerned about the passing time.Ca: Adrià, però, va insistir en prendre un drecera que recordava vagament.En: Adrià, however, insisted on taking a shortcut he vaguely remembered.Ca: Laia sentia una pressió interior per prendre la decisió correcta i no volia discutir, així que li va seguir el ritme, però amb el mapa ben agafat.En: Laia felt an internal pressure to make the right decision and didn't want to argue, so she kept pace with him, but with the map firmly in hand.Ca: Els minuts es convertien en hores mentre la boira s'espesseïa, fent els sentits inservibles.En: Minutes turned into hours as the fog thickened, rendering their senses useless.Ca: La incertesa creixia.En: The uncertainty grew.Ca: Finalment, van arribar a un encreuament al camí.En: Finally, they arrived at a fork in the road.Ca: Adrià va sugerir anar per la dreta, segur que era el camí correcte, però Laia va assenyalar al mapa.En: Adrià suggested going to the right, confident it was the correct path, but Laia pointed to the map.Ca: —Mira, crec que hem d'anar per l'esquerra i retrocedir una mica —va afirmar amb determinació, tot i el dubte interior.En: "Look, I think we should go to the left and backtrack a bit," she stated with determination, despite her inner doubt.Ca: Després d'una conversa tensa, Adrià va cedir.En: After a tense conversation, Adrià relented.Ca: Laia tenia un punt clar, i per una vegada, considerà que potser la sortida no estava en un instint temerari sinó en la prudència reflexiva.En: Laia had a clear point, and for once, he considered that perhaps the way out was not in a reckless instinct but in thoughtful caution.Ca: Van seguir el camí de Laia, caminant en silenci, però amb una confiança renovada en la seva decisió.En: They followed Laia's path, walking in silence, but with renewed confidence in their decision.Ca: Després d'un temps que va semblar etern, van començar a sentir el so famós dels castells humans i la música dels diables.En: After what seemed an eternity, they began to hear the famous sound of human towers and the music of the devils.Ca: A mesura que la boira començava a aixecar-se, van veure el monestir emergeixent majestuós.En: As the fog began to lift, they saw the monastery emerging majestically.Ca: Just en aquell moment, els focs artificials de La Mercè il·luminaren el cel, reflectint-se en les ales de la boira com un mosaic de llums.En: Just then, the fireworks of La Mercè lit up the sky, reflecting on the wings of the fog like a mosaic of lights.Ca: —Ha valgut la pena escoltar-te, Laia —va admetre Adrià, ara amb un somriure diferent, que parlava de respecte i gratitud.En: "It was worth listening to you, Laia," admitted Adrià, now with a different smile, one that spoke of respect and gratitude.Ca: —Gràcies per confiar en mi —va respondre Laia, sentint que el seu cor prenia força amb cada paraula.En: "Thank you for trusting me," responded Laia, feeling her heart strengthen with each word.Ca: Enmig dels llampecs acolorits al cel, es van adonar que la veritable força no estava només en el coratge de córrer riscos, sinó en la saviesa de confiar i escoltar.En: Amid the colorful flashes in the sky, they realized that true strength was not only in the courage to take risks but in the wisdom to trust and listen.Ca: I amb això, el camí de tornada va semblar més clar que mai.En: And with that, the way back seemed clearer than ever. Vocabulary Words:the fog: la boirathe landscape: el paisatgethe veil: el velthe rocks: les roquesthe giants: els gegantsuncertain steps: pas incertthe ground: el terraautumn leaves: fulles de tardorthe celebration: la festathe journey: la travessiathe spirit: l'esperitthe hike: l'excursióthe monastery: el monestirthe shortcut: la drecerathe fork: l'encreuamentthe path: el camíthe map: el mapathe trust: la confiançathe decision: la decisióthe uncertainty: la incertesathe instinct: l'instintthe caution: la prudènciathe silence: el silencithe sound: el sothe human towers: els castells humansthe fireworks: els focs artificialsthe sky: el celthe wings: les alesthe gratitude: la gratitudthe courage: el coratge

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What if where we create matters just as much as how we create?In this episode of YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, host Mark Stinson talks with Myles Wakeham, founder of Troubled Clef Studios in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico — an extraordinary destination recording studio created from an abandoned matador school and full-sized bullfighting ring.During the pandemic, Myles and his wife Sandra saw possibility in a property that had sat unused for years. Inspired by Sir George Martin's legendary AIR Studios Montserrat, they set out to create more than another recording facility. Their vision was a place where world-class artists would want to travel, disconnect from their everyday surroundings, collaborate, and create something remarkable.Myles recreated the famous Montserrat live room down to the millimeter, consulted people connected to the original studio, and even tracked down a vintage Neve 8232 console in a New Jersey storage facility and brought it to Mexico.Troubled Clef officially opened in February 2026 and has already welcomed Grammy-winning artists, commercial production companies, film studios, video game developers, and broadcast projects.In this conversation, Mark and Myles explore:Seeing possibility where others see limitations — how an abandoned bullring became the foundation for an ambitious creative vision.Designing environments for creativity — what AIR Studios Montserrat taught Myles about the influence of place, isolation, acoustics, and atmosphere on creative work.The value of obsession and craftsmanship — why seemingly invisible details can make the difference between something good and something extraordinary.Believing before there's proof — confronting the entrepreneurial question, “If we build it, will they come?”Creating a legacy — Myles' hopes for what artists will create at Troubled Clef and what the studio might represent 20 years from now.Myles' story is a reminder that our creative environment isn't merely a backdrop — it can become an active part of the creative process. And sometimes creativity means looking at something everyone else has overlooked and imagining what it could become.Connect with MylesLearn more about Troubled Clef Studios, its story, facilities, and recording opportunities at troubledclef.com.Myles on YouTube@troubledclefstudios on InstagramMyles's Facebook pagehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/myles-wakeham-a0a1b430a/If you enjoyed this conversation, follow, rate, and review YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY on your favorite podcast platform — and share the episode with someone pursuing an ambitious creative idea.Keep unlocking YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sibling Reunion: Secrets and Forgiveness at Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-14-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les fulles ja començaven a canviar de color quan Oriol, Laia i Marta es trobaven al peu de Montserrat.En: The leaves were already starting to change color when Oriol, Laia, and Marta met at the foot of Montserrat.Ca: La muntanya s'alçava majestuosa, amb els seus cims tallants que semblaven protegir els secrets de l'univers.En: The mountain rose majestically, with its razor-sharp peaks that seemed to protect the secrets of the universe.Ca: Per Oriol, aquesta reunió significava molt.En: For Oriol, this meeting meant a lot.Ca: Feia massa temps que es va distanciar de les seves dues germanes, després d'haver marxat a l'estranger cercant noves oportunitats.En: It had been too long since he had distanced himself from his two sisters after leaving abroad in search of new opportunities.Ca: Laia observava el cel mentre les fulles caien lentament al terra.En: Laia watched the sky as the leaves slowly fell to the ground.Ca: Ella sempre havia volgut que la família tornés a estar unida.En: She had always wanted the family to be united again.Ca: Marta, en canvi, havia construït un mur al seu voltant, fet de ressentiment i silencis prolongats.En: Marta, on the other hand, had built a wall around herself, made of resentment and prolonged silences.Ca: Quan Oriol li va trucar proposant una trobada, Laia va insistir perquè Marta acceptés.En: When Oriol called proposing a meeting, Laia insisted that Marta accept.Ca: Passejaven pels camins de Montserrat, sentint el cruixit de les fulles daurades sota els seus peus.En: They walked along the paths of Montserrat, hearing the crunch of golden leaves under their feet.Ca: Oriol, amb el cor pesat, sabia que necessitava fer alguna cosa excepcional per trencar el gel.En: Oriol, with a heavy heart, knew he needed to do something exceptional to break the ice.Ca: Quan van arribar a un mirador amb vistes espectaculars, Oriol va saber que era el moment.En: When they reached a viewpoint with spectacular views, Oriol knew it was the moment.Ca: Es va aturar, respirant profundament.En: He stopped, breathing deeply.Ca: "Hi ha quelcom que us haig de dir.En: "There's something I need to tell you.Ca: Un secret que he guardat massa temps.En: A secret I've kept for too long."Ca: " Les seves germanes es van girar cap a ell, sentint la gravetat de les seves paraules.En: His sisters turned toward him, sensing the gravity of his words.Ca: "Vaig marxar perquè estava espantat de decebre-vos.En: "I left because I was scared of disappointing you."Ca: "Marta va aixecar una cella, sorpresa.En: Marta raised an eyebrow, surprised.Ca: Oriol va continuar: "Sempre he sentit la pressió de ser el germà gran, de prendre decisions.En: Oriol continued, "I've always felt the pressure of being the older brother, of making decisions.Ca: Vaig fallar en sentir-me prou fort per a vosaltres.En: I failed in feeling strong enough for you."Ca: " La seva veu va tremolar.En: His voice trembled.Ca: La revelació va caure entre ells com una pedra en un llac tranquil, creant ones de sorpresa i compenetració.En: The revelation fell among them like a stone in a calm lake, creating waves of surprise and understanding.Ca: Laia va agafar la mà d'Oriol, sentint la seva vulnerabilitat.En: Laia took Oriol's hand, feeling his vulnerability.Ca: Finalment, Marta va parla, la seva veu més suau del que havia estat en anys: "Mai no vaig entendre per què vas marxar.En: Finally, Marta spoke, her voice softer than it had been in years: "I never understood why you left.Ca: Si hagués sabut, potser les coses serien diferents.En: If I had known, maybe things would be different."Ca: " Oriol va veure una petita escletxa al mur de Marta.En: Oriol saw a small crack in Marta's wall.Ca: Els tres germans van quedar-se una estona en silenci, contemplant els cims, deixant que l'aire fresc de la tardor netegés les seves ànimes.En: The three siblings stayed for a while in silence, contemplating the peaks, letting the fresh autumn air cleanse their souls.Ca: "Podem començar de nou?En: "Can we start anew?"Ca: " va preguntar Oriol amb un repòquer d'ulls humits.En: Oriol asked, with eyes brimming with tears.Ca: A poc a poc, la tensió es va fondre com la boira del matí, els ressentiments es van dissipar i les paraules truculentes es van tornar a dibuixar en somriures.En: Slowly, the tension melted away like morning mist, resentments dissipated, and harsh words were redrawn into smiles.Ca: Van donar-se un llarg i sincer abraç.En: They shared a long and sincere hug.Ca: Els vincles que semblaven fràgils ara es teixien ferms un altre cop.En: The bonds that seemed fragile were now woven firmly once again.Ca: Mentre el sol es ponia darrere de les muntanyes, Oriol, Laia i Marta sabien que havien tornat a ser germans de debò.En: As the sun set behind the mountains, Oriol, Laia, and Marta knew they had truly become siblings again.Ca: Malgrat les distàncies i silencis passats, la força de l'afecte compartit havia derrotat el pas del temps.En: Despite the distances and past silences, the strength of shared affection had defeated the passage of time.Ca: Podrien riure i plorar junts una altra vegada.En: They could laugh and cry together once more.Ca: I a Montserrat, entre els seus cims ancestrals, la família havia tornat a trobar el seu lloc.En: And at Montserrat, among its ancient peaks, the family had found their place again. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: les fullesto change: canviarrazor-sharp: tallantsmajestic: majestuosathe opportunity: l'oportunitatabroad: a l'estrangerto distance: distanciarthe sibling: el germà/la germanato insist: insistirresentment: el ressentimentprolonged: prolongatsthe path: el camíthe crunch: el cruixitexceptional: excepcionalthe viewpoint: el miradorspectacular: espectacularsto breathe: respirarthe gravity: la gravetatto disappoint: decebreto tremble: tremolarthe stone: la pedrathe lake: el llacthe wave: l'onathe vulnerability: la vulnerabilitatthe crack: l'escletxathe peak: el cimthe mist: la boirato melt: fondrethe bond: el vincleto weave: teixir

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Clarity and Connection on the Sacred Montserrat Trail Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-14-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillant escalfava les muntanyes mentre els sons de les celebracions de La Diada omplien l'aire a Montserrat.En: The bright sun warmed the mountains while the sounds of the La Diada celebrations filled the air at Montserrat.Ca: Arnau, amb una motxilla a l'esquena, caminava pel camí pedregós.En: Arnau, with a backpack on his back, walked along the rocky path.Ca: Sentia una barreja de nervis i emoció.En: He felt a mix of nerves and excitement.Ca: Tenia la sensació que aquest viatge podria ser un punt d'inflexió en la seva vida.En: He had the feeling that this trip could be a turning point in his life.Ca: A prop de l'entrada del monestir, Laia mirava amb atenció pel visor de la seva càmera.En: Near the entrance of the monastery, Laia was attentively looking through the viewfinder of her camera.Ca: Volia capturar l'essència de Montserrat, aquell lloc tan especial per als catalans.En: She wanted to capture the essence of Montserrat, that place so special to the Catalans.Ca: Els seus pensaments es van interrompre quan Arnau va passar pel seu costat, cridant la seva atenció amb un somriure tímid.En: Her thoughts were interrupted when Arnau passed by her, catching her attention with a shy smile.Ca: "Hola, sóc l'Arnau," va dir, parant-se a saludar-la.En: "Hello, I'm Arnau," he said, stopping to greet her.Ca: "Hola, sóc la Laia.En: "Hello, I'm Laia.Ca: Fas senderisme sol?En: Are you hiking alone?"Ca: " va preguntar ella, notablement intrigada.En: she asked, noticeably intrigued.Ca: "Sí, busco claredat.En: "Yes, I'm seeking clarity.Ca: És un bon lloc per pensar," va respondre Arnau, mirant els pics majestàtics al fons.En: It's a good place to think," Arnau replied, looking at the majestic peaks in the background.Ca: Van decidir continuar el camí junts i aviat es trobaren amb en Pere, un guia local que coneixia cada racó de la serralada.En: They decided to continue the path together and soon met Pere, a local guide who knew every corner of the mountain range.Ca: “Benvinguts a Montserrat,” va anunciar amb veu animada mentre comptava històries antigues sobre els monjos i la vida al monestir.En: "Welcome to Montserrat," he announced with an animated voice while recounting ancient stories about the monks and life in the monastery.Ca: A mesura que caminaven, Laia va baixar la càmera, interessada a escoltar les històries.En: As they walked, Laia put down her camera, interested in listening to the stories.Ca: Alguna cosa en la veu d'en Pere connectava amb ella, feia que els seus ulls brillessin amb interès renovat.En: Something in Pere's voice connected with her, making her eyes shine with renewed interest.Ca: Quan va caure la tarda, la plaça del monestir estava plena de color i música.En: When the afternoon fell, the monastery square was full of color and music.Ca: Bandes tocaven i gent ballava, celebrant La Diada.En: Bands played and people danced, celebrating La Diada.Ca: Arnau i Laia es van asseure en un racó tranquil i van compartir els seus pensaments.En: Arnau and Laia sat in a quiet corner and shared their thoughts.Ca: "Dubto massa.En: "I doubt too much.Ca: No sé si he de continuar al meu treball actual o seguir la meva passió pel viatge," va confessar Arnau, mirant cap a l'horitzó.En: I don't know if I should continue in my current job or follow my passion for travel," Arnau confessed, staring at the horizon.Ca: "Busco emoció en les fotos, però sembla que sempre em falta quelcom personal," va dir Laia, tocant la seva càmera amb delicadesa.En: "I seek excitement in photos, but it seems I'm always missing something personal," Laia said, touching her camera gently.Ca: Amb el so de la música i les llums acolorides, van comprendre que es complementaven.En: With the sound of the music and the colorful lights, they realized they complemented each other.Ca: La decisió d'Arnau de buscar la seva nova direcció i la decisió de Laia de connectar més amb les persones van emergir amb claredat durant aquella conversa màgica.En: Arnau's decision to seek his new direction and Laia's decision to connect more with people emerged clearly during that magical conversation.Ca: Després de la festa, Laia va començar a fer fotos amb un nou sentit de connexió i emoció, capturant moments autèntics de les persones que celebren.En: After the party, Laia began taking photos with a new sense of connection and emotion, capturing authentic moments of people celebrating.Ca: Arnau, inspirat, va decidir seguir la seva passió, sabent que els viatges li donarien la claredat que necessitava.En: Inspired, Arnau decided to follow his passion, knowing that traveling would give him the clarity he needed.Ca: Amb el cor lleuger, Arnau i Laia van baixar de Montserrat, deixant enrere un dia ple d'inspiració i esperança.En: With a light heart, Arnau and Laia descended from Montserrat, leaving behind a day full of inspiration and hope.Ca: Montserrat havia canviat les seves vides, i mentre caminaven cap al seu nou futur, sabien que La Diada d'aquell any quedaria sempre gravada en el seu cor.En: Montserrat had changed their lives, and as they walked toward their new future, they knew that La Diada of that year would always be etched in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:the monastery: el monestirthe path: el camíthe backpack: la motxillathe viewfinder: el visorthe essence: l'essènciathe peaks: els picsthe mountain range: la serraladathe guide: el guiaancient: anticthe monks: els monjosthe horizon: l'horitzóclarity: claredatthe emotion: l'emocióthe thoughts: els pensamentsmajestic: majestuósthe voice: la veuthe interest: l'interèsthe band: la bandathe music: la músicathe light: la llumto confess: confessarthe passion: la passióthe decision: la decisiórenewed: renovatauthentic: autènticthe inspiration: la inspiracióthe hope: l'esperançato complement: complementaretched: gravatto capture: capturar

En este episodio me tomo un café con Mónica Ferré, directora del Colegio Montserrat de Barcelona. 

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Part of the island of Montserrat, a UK Overseas Territory, was buried by a volcanic eruption in 1995. Today, caution is essential for those venturing on the mysterious island that is full of spectacular Caribbean landscapes. Our colleagues at France Télévisions and FRANCE 24's Florent Marchais report.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Stormy Paths & Shared Journeys: Montserrat's Hidden Lessons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-09-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El dia de la Diada, un matí ple de promeses, Pere i Mireia van decidir explorar la bellesa de Montserrat.En: On the day of la Diada, a morning full of promises, Pere and Mireia decided to explore the beauty of Montserrat.Ca: Els cims escarpats i els camins ocults els cridaven amb la seva màgia antiga.En: The rugged peaks and hidden paths called to them with their ancient magic.Ca: L'aire estava fresc, i les fulles començaven a canviar de color amb la tardor propera.En: The air was fresh, and the leaves were beginning to change color with the approaching autumn.Ca: Pere, amb el seu esperit aventurer, caminava davant, mentre que Mireia, sempre cauta, s'assegurava que el camí fos segur.En: Pere, with his adventurous spirit, walked ahead, while Mireia, always cautious, made sure the path was safe.Ca: Tot anava bé fins que, sobtadament, el cel es va enfosquir.En: Everything was going well until suddenly the sky darkened.Ca: Unes ràfegues de vent fred van començar a bufar amb força.En: Cold gusts of wind began to blow forcefully.Ca: Un temporal inesperat va embolcallar la muntanya.En: An unexpected storm enveloped the mountain.Ca: La pluja va caure intensa, i el camí ràpidament es va fer relliscós.En: The rain fell intensely, and the path quickly became slippery.Ca: "Aquest camí ens portarà de tornada," va dir Pere, assenyalant una ruta més curta però més perillosa.En: "This path will take us back," said Pere, pointing to a shorter but more dangerous route.Ca: "No, Pere, hem de buscar refugi primer i esperar," va respondre Mireia, insistint a tornar enrere.En: "No, Pere, we need to find shelter first and wait," responded Mireia, insisting on turning back.Ca: Però Pere no volia fallar davant de Mireia.En: But Pere didn't want to fail in front of Mireia.Ca: Ell volia demostrar que podia guiar-los a través de la tempesta.En: He wanted to show he could guide them through the storm.Ca: Mentre discutien, la pluja es va intensificar, i la boira els va envoltar, ocultant tots els senyals del camí.En: As they argued, the rain intensified, and fog surrounded them, hiding all the path's signs.Ca: Havien de decidir ràpidament.En: They had to decide quickly.Ca: Pere va mirar a Mireia i va veure el nerviosisme en els seus ulls, però també la determinació.En: Pere looked at Mireia and saw the nervousness in her eyes, but also the determination.Ca: "Confia en mi aquesta vegada, però deixem que sigui un treball d'equip," va dir Mireia, agafant la mà de Pere amb fermesa.En: "Trust me this time, but let it be a teamwork effort," said Mireia, firmly taking Pere's hand.Ca: El camí es va convertir en una sèrie de decisions petites, cadascuna més crítica que l'anterior.En: The path turned into a series of small decisions, each more critical than the last.Ca: En arribar a una carena relliscosa, la tensió va arribar al màxim.En: Upon reaching a slippery ridge, the tension reached its peak.Ca: Si creuaven per on indicava Pere, era traïdorenc però més ràpid.En: If they crossed where Pere indicated, it was treacherous but faster.Ca: La ruta de Mireia semblava menys perillosa però llarga.En: Mireia's route seemed less dangerous but longer.Ca: Ambdós van mirar cap a un petit entrant en la roca que semblava ser una cova.En: Both looked toward a small recess in the rock that seemed to be a cave.Ca: Amb pressa, van decidir refugiar-se allà, rient nerviosament mentre el timbre de les seves veus es barrejava amb el tro.En: In a hurry, they decided to take shelter there, laughing nervously as their voices blended with the thunder.Ca: Dins la humida cova, van asseure's junts, escoltant com la tempesta es desfermava a fora.En: Inside the humid cave, they sat together, listening as the storm raged outside.Ca: Van compartir els seus temors i van riure de les seves pors.En: They shared their fears and laughed at their anxieties.Ca: Pere va descobrir que no sempre havia de ser el líder, i Mireia va guanyar confiança en la seva capacitat per afrontar el desconegut.En: Pere discovered that he didn't always need to be the leader, and Mireia gained confidence in her ability to face the unknown.Ca: Quan finalment la tempesta es va calmar, van sortir.En: When the storm finally calmed, they came out.Ca: L'aire estava net, i el sol començava a trencar els núvols.En: The air was clean, and the sun began to break through the clouds.Ca: Van trobar fàcilment el camí de retorn al monestir, aprenent que, en aquest dia especial per a Catalunya, la força compartida és el millor camí.En: They easily found the way back to the monastery, learning that, on this special day for Catalunya, shared strength is the best path.Ca: Montserrat quedava enrere, majestuosa com sempre.En: Montserrat was left behind, majestic as ever.Ca: Pere i Mireia van entendre que el seu vincle s'havia enfortit, no pels seus encerts, sinó per aprendre a cooperar, respectant les forces i febleses de l'altre.En: Pere and Mireia understood that their bond had strengthened, not through their successes, but by learning to cooperate, respecting each other's strengths and weaknesses.Ca: I així, un dia marcat per la tempesta es va convertir en una de les seves aventures més valorades i memorables.En: And so, a day marked by the storm turned into one of their most cherished and memorable adventures. Vocabulary Words:the promise: la promesathe peak: el cimthe path: el camíthe shelter: el refugithe storm: la tempestathe fog: la boirathe ridge: la carenathe cave: la covathe gust: la ràfegathe recess: l'entrantthe thunder: el trothe anxiety: l'ansietatthe bond: el vincleto explore: explorarrugged: escarpatto guide: guiarslippery: relliscósdetermination: determinarunexpected: inesperatmajestic: majestic/ahidden: ocultintensity: intensitatto envelop: embolcallardangerous: perillóstreacherous: traïdorenc/ahumid: humit/ato endure: endurirto insist: insistirto calm: calmarto mix: barrejar

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Her Light at Montserrat: Laia's Artistic Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-07-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de la tardor il·luminava Montserrat amb una llum càlida i acollidora.En: The autumn sun illuminated Montserrat with a warm and welcoming light.Ca: Les fulles taronges i marrons ballaven sota els peus dels visitants, i l'aire fresc portava l'aroma de la natura i l'olor distant d'espelmes cremant.En: The orange and brown leaves danced beneath the feet of visitors, and the fresh air carried the aroma of nature and the distant scent of burning candles.Ca: Laia, una jove de Barcelona, caminava lentament pels camins de pedra del monestir, sentint-se una mica nerviosa però amb el cor obert.En: Laia, a young woman from Barcelona, walked slowly along the stone paths of the monastery, feeling a bit nervous but with an open heart.Ca: La Diada era un dia especial per a molts catalans, un moment per reflexionar sobre la seva identitat i les seves arrels.En: La Diada was a special day for many Catalans, a moment to reflect on their identity and roots.Ca: Però per a Laia, aquest any tenia un significat personal.En: But for Laia, this year held personal significance.Ca: Sempre havia estimat l'art, però la seva família li recordava constantment la importància d'una carrera més estable.En: She had always loved art, but her family constantly reminded her of the importance of a more stable career.Ca: Ella estimava pintar, però sentia el pes de l'expectativa familiar, i això li causava molta confusió.En: She loved painting but felt the weight of family expectations, causing her a lot of confusion.Ca: Acompanyada dels seus amics Arnau i Sergi, que havien vingut a donar-li suport, Laia va arribar al monestir amb un objectiu clar: trobar la seva veritat.En: Accompanied by her friends Arnau and Sergi, who had come to support her, Laia arrived at the monastery with a clear goal: to find her truth.Ca: Caminant junts, es van submergir en l'ambient espiritual de Montserrat.En: Walking together, they immersed themselves in the spiritual atmosphere of Montserrat.Ca: La serenor del lloc penetrava l'ànima i oferia un escenari perfecte per a la introspecció.En: The serenity of the place penetrated the soul and offered a perfect setting for introspection.Ca: Després d'un matí de silenci i contemplació, Laia va decidir participar en una cerimònia de les espelmes.En: After a morning of silence and contemplation, Laia decided to participate in a candle ceremony.Ca: Els pelegrins encenien espelmes petites, simbolitzant els seus desitjos i esperances.En: Pilgrims lit small candles, symbolizing their wishes and hopes.Ca: Quan va ser el seu torn, Laia va tancar els ulls i va imaginar la vida que desitjava: pintar, crear, sentir-se lliure en el seu art.En: When it was her turn, Laia closed her eyes and imagined the life she desired: painting, creating, feeling free in her art.Ca: Una espurna de claredat va aparèixer en la foscor de la seva incertesa, mostrant-li una imatge nítida d'ella mateixa com a artista reconeguda.En: A spark of clarity appeared in the darkness of her uncertainty, revealing a clear image of herself as a recognized artist.Ca: Aquell moment va ser revelador.En: That moment was revelatory.Ca: La sensació de pau i determinació va omplir el seu cor.En: A sense of peace and determination filled her heart.Ca: Va entendre que havia de seguir el seu camí, escoltant el seu propi cor.En: She understood that she had to follow her own path, listening to her own heart.Ca: Amb aquesta nova consciència, Laia, Arnau i Sergi van començar el camí de tornada a Barcelona.En: With this new awareness, Laia, Arnau, and Sergi began the journey back to Barcelona.Ca: De tornada a la ciutat, Laia es va sentir plena de confiança i decidida.En: Back in the city, Laia felt full of confidence and determination.Ca: Sabia que haurien desafiances, però la serenitat que havia trobat a Montserrat li havia donat la força necessària.En: She knew there would be challenges, but the serenity she had found in Montserrat had given her the necessary strength.Ca: Va prometre a si mateixa que seguiria la seva passió, sense importar el que diguessin els altres.En: She promised herself that she would follow her passion, no matter what others said.Ca: El viatge havia canviat Laia.En: The journey had changed Laia.Ca: Ara, estava preparada per començar una nova etapa de la seva vida, seguint el seu somni artístic amb valentia.En: Now, she was ready to start a new chapter in her life, pursuing her artistic dream with courage.Ca: La Diada havia estat més que un símbol de la història catalana per a ella; havia esdevingut el dia en què va escoltar realment la seva pròpia veu.En: La Diada had been more than just a symbol of Catalan history for her; it had become the day she truly heard her own voice. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: la tardorthe aroma: l'aromathe scent: l'olorburning candles: espelmes cremantthe young woman: la jovethe paths: els caminsto reflect: reflexionarthe identity: la identitatthe roots: les arrelsthe expectation: l'expectativathe confusion: la confusióaccompanied: acompanyadathe friends: els amicsto support: donar suportspiritual atmosphere: ambient espiritualto immerse: submergirthe serenity: la serenorthe soul: l'ànimathe setting: l'escenariintrospection: introspeccióthe ceremony: la cerimòniathe pilgrims: els pelegrinsthe wishes: els desitjosthe hopes: les esperancesthe spark: l'espurnathe darkness: la foscorclarity: claredatthe awareness: la consciènciathe strength: la forçathe courage: la valentia

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Gifts of Friendship: Uniting Hearts at CosmoCaixa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-06-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Diada de Catalunya s'apropava, i en un dia assolellat de finals d'estiu, Laia, Oriol i Montserrat es donaren cita al CosmoCaixa de Barcelona.En: The Diada de Catalunya was approaching, and on a sunny day at the end of summer, Laia, Oriol, and Montserrat met at the CosmoCaixa in Barcelona.Ca: Era un museu magnífic. Ple de sorpreses, perquè hi podies trobar des d'experiments fascinants fins a històries científiques que aixecaven la curiositat de qualsevol.En: It was a magnificent museum, full of surprises, where one could find everything from fascinating experiments to scientific histories that would spark anyone's curiosity.Ca: El museu bullia de gent, tothom emocionat de descobrir les meravelles de la ciència.En: The museum was buzzing with people, everyone excited to discover the marvels of science.Ca: Però Laia tenia una missió especial: trobar el regal perfecte per als seus amics que mostrés quant els valorava.En: But Laia had a special mission: to find the perfect gift for her friends that would show how much she valued them.Ca: La cafeteria i els passadissos estaven plens de famílies i turistes; l'ambient desprenia energia i entusiasme.En: The café and hallways were packed with families and tourists; the atmosphere was full of energy and enthusiasm.Ca: La Laia, amb el seu amor pels detalls, sabia que un regal significatiu podria consolidar encara més l'amistat.En: Laia, with her love for details, knew that a meaningful gift could strengthen their friendship even more.Ca: Però el repte era gran.En: But the challenge was great.Ca: Montserrat i Oriol, tot i ser germans, tenien gustos força diferents.En: Montserrat and Oriol, even though they were siblings, had very different tastes.Ca: Montserrat, amb el seu esperit artístic, sempre estava immersa en somnis i projectes nous.En: Montserrat, with her artistic spirit, was always engrossed in dreams and new projects.Ca: Oriol, més pràctic i discret, apreciava petits gestos que contenien una història.En: Oriol, more practical and reserved, appreciated small gestures that contained a story.Ca: Mentre Laia passejava per la botiga del museu, els ulls se li van il·luminar amb les opcions que tenia al davant.En: As Laia wandered through the museum shop, her eyes lit up with the options before her.Ca: Hi havia llibres de ciència per a infants i adults, models en miniatura de planetes, estrelles i fins i tot elements relacionats amb la cultura catalana, com ara figures de Antoni Gaudí.En: There were science books for children and adults, miniature models of planets, stars, and even items related to Catalan culture, such as figures of Antoni Gaudí.Ca: Però el més important era trobar un regal que fos culturalment significatiu i a bon preu.En: But the most important thing was to find a culturally significant gift at a good price.Ca: Finalment, va topar amb una secció que li va semblar ideal.En: Finally, she stumbled upon a section that seemed ideal.Ca: Va trobar un llibre fascinant sobre els invents catalans, ple d'històries que podien captivar Oriol, sempre afamat de coneixements i curiositats locals.En: She found a fascinating book about Catalan inventions, full of stories that could captivate Oriol, always hungry for knowledge and local curiosities.Ca: I al costat, hi havia un conjunt de pinzells artesanals fets amb materials locals.En: And next to it, there was a set of artisanal brushes made with local materials.Ca: Montserrat els faria servir per crear les seves properes obres mestres, connectant-se així amb la terra que tant estimaven.En: Montserrat would use them to create her next masterpieces, thus connecting with the land they all cherished.Ca: Laia, no obstant això, estava nerviosa mentre feia cua per pagar.En: Laia, however, was nervous while standing in line to pay.Ca: I si no els agradaven?En: What if they didn't like them?Ca: Però sabia que havia escollit amb el cor, i això era el més important.En: But she knew she had chosen with her heart, and that was the most important thing.Ca: Quan els oferí els regals després d'un dia ple de descobriments al museu, les reaccions d'Oriol i Montserrat van ser de sorpresa i emoció.En: When she presented the gifts to Oriol and Montserrat after a day full of discoveries at the museum, their reactions were of surprise and excitement.Ca: Oriol fullejava el llibre amb interès, i Montserrat mirava els pinzells com si fossin un tresor.En: Oriol leafed through the book with interest, and Montserrat looked at the brushes as if they were a treasure.Ca: "T'agraïm molt, Laia. Ens has conegut més del que ens pensem", diu la Montserrat amb un somriure.En: "We thank you so much, Laia. You know us better than we think," Montserrat said with a smile.Ca: Aquell dia, a part de celebrar La Diada, Laia aprengué que les petites coses fets amb amor i dedicació poden deixar una empremta profunda.En: That day, besides celebrating the Diada, Laia learned that small things made with love and dedication can leave a deep impression.Ca: La seva confiança havia crescut, i l'amistat entre els tres brillava més que mai, com una estrella al cel d'estiu.En: Her confidence had grown, and the friendship among the three shone brighter than ever, like a star in the summer sky. Vocabulary Words:the mission: la missióthe surprise: la sorpresathe gift: el regalthe friendship: l'amistatthe sibling: el germà/la germanathe gesture: el gestthe option: l'opcióthe model: el modelthe figure: la figurathe invention: l'inventthe masterpiece: la obra mestrathe treasure: el tresorthe confidence: la confiançathe curiosity: la curiositatthe dedication: la dedicacióthe energy: l'energiathe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmethe detail: el detallthe atmosphere: l'ambientthe story: la històriathe project: el projectethe opportunity: l'oportunitatthe discovery: el descobrimentthe material: el materialthe brush: el pinzellthe experiment: l'experimentthe museum: el museuthe family: la famíliathe tourist: el turista/la turistathe price: el preu

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Fear to Friendship: Montserrat's New Beginning in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-02-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava amb força aquella tarda de setembre, il·luminant el parc de la comunitat tancada de Barcelona on les fulles començaven a vestir-se de tons taronja i daurat.En: The sun shone brightly that September afternoon, illuminating the park of the gated community in Barcelona where the leaves were starting to dress in shades of orange and gold.Ca: Montserrat, amb només dotze anys, mirava els nens jugar sota els grans roures.En: Montserrat, only twelve years old, watched the children play under the grand oaks.Ca: Sentia una barreja d'il·lusió i nerviosisme.En: She felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness.Ca: Era el seu primer dia en aquesta nova escola i volia fer amics, però tenia por de no encaixar.En: It was her first day at this new school, and she wanted to make friends, but she was afraid she wouldn't fit in.Ca: Mentre observava, va veure Pere i Clara, dos nens de la seva edat, riure i fer passes amb la pilota de futbol.En: As she watched, she saw Pere and Clara, two children her age, laughing and passing the soccer ball.Ca: Aquell joc semblava molt divertit i Montserrat es debatia entre unir-se o quedar-se a la banda, tímida.En: That game seemed very fun, and Montserrat debated whether to join or stay on the sidelines, shy.Ca: "Vinga, Montse," es va dir a ella mateixa.En: "Come on, Montse," she told herself.Ca: "Has de ser valenta.En: "You have to be brave."Ca: "Després d'agafar aire, es va apropar a Pere i Clara.En: After taking a deep breath, she approached Pere and Clara.Ca: "Puc jugar amb vosaltres?En: "Can I play with you?"Ca: " va preguntar amb un somriure vacil·lant.En: she asked with a hesitant smile.Ca: Pere li va fer un gest perquè s'unís.En: Pere gestured for her to join.Ca: "És clar que sí," li va respondre amb simpatia.En: "Of course," he replied kindly.Ca: Clara va picar-li l'ullet.En: Clara winked at her.Ca: Ja eren tres al camp.En: Now there were three on the field.Ca: La feina en equip va sorgir de manera natural.En: Teamwork came naturally.Ca: A mesura que jugaven, Montserrat començava a sentir-se més còmoda.En: As they played, Montserrat began to feel more comfortable.Ca: L'aire fresc de tardor els envoltava, i el so de les sabates xocant contra la pilota omplia l'aire amb una melodia coneguda.En: The fresh autumn air surrounded them, and the sound of shoes striking the ball filled the air with a familiar melody.Ca: Els seus temors es difuminaven com els núvols al cel blau.En: Her fears faded like clouds in the blue sky.Ca: En un moment del joc, la pilota va arribar als peus de Montserrat.En: At one point in the game, the ball reached Montserrat's feet.Ca: Amb decisió, va xutar amb força.En: With determination, she kicked it strongly.Ca: La pilota va volar directament cap a la porteria i va entrar amb classe.En: The ball flew directly toward the goal and entered with style.Ca: Un gol brillant que va deixar Pere i Clara bocabadats.En: A brilliant goal that left Pere and Clara speechless.Ca: "Quin xut!En: "What a shot!"Ca: " van exclamar tots dos alhora.En: they both exclaimed at once.Ca: La sorpresa es va transformar ràpidament en admiració.En: The surprise quickly turned into admiration.Ca: "Ets tota una campiona!En: "You're a true champion!"Ca: " va dir Clara, picant-li la mà.En: said Clara, giving her a high five.Ca: Pere somreia orgullós.En: Pere smiled proudly.Ca: Una calor agradable va omplir el cor de Montserrat.En: A pleasant warmth filled Montserrat's heart.Ca: No només havia marcat un gol, sinó que també havia guanyat el seu respecte.En: She had not only scored a goal but had also earned their respect.Ca: Després del partit, Pere va suggerir anar a prendre alguna cosa fresca per celebrar-ho.En: After the game, Pere suggested going to have something cool to celebrate.Ca: "Vens amb nosaltres, Montse?En: "Are you coming with us, Montse?"Ca: " va preguntar Clara amb entusiasme.En: asked Clara enthusiastically.Ca: Montserrat va assentir feliç.En: Montserrat nodded happily.Ca: El camí cap a la font del parc ara semblava més acollidor.En: The path to the park's fountain now seemed more inviting.Ca: Aquella tarda, amb les fulles cruixint sota els seus peus, Montserrat va adonar-se que la por de no encaixar s'havia evaporat.En: That afternoon, with the leaves crunching under their feet, Montserrat realized that the fear of not fitting in had evaporated.Ca: Les paraules animadores de Pere i Clara li donaven confiança.En: The encouraging words of Pere and Clara gave her confidence.Ca: A poc a poc, el parc i la nova escola es convertien en la seva llar.En: Little by little, the park and the new school were becoming her home.Ca: La Diada s'acostava, i Montserrat sabia que aquest nou inici era l'oportunitat que esperava.En: La Diada was approaching, and Montserrat knew that this new beginning was the opportunity she had been waiting for.Ca: Després de la partida de futbol i la sortida amb els nous amics, se sentia part d'alguna cosa especial.En: After the soccer game and the outing with her new friends, she felt part of something special.Ca: Ho havia aconseguit: formava part del grup, estimada i acceptada.En: She had done it: she was part of the group, loved and accepted.Ca: La por s'havia convertit en amistats, i Barcelona, en el seu nou món.En: Fear had turned into friendships, and Barcelona into her new world. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solshone: brillavagated community: comunitat tancadathe leaves: les fullesto dress: vestir-seshades: tonsthe oaks: els rouresnervousness: nerviosismesidelines: bandashy: tímidahesitant: vacil·lanthigh five: picar-li la màadmiration: admiraciógoal: golfountain: fontcrunching: cruixintthe fears: els temorsto fade: difuminar-seclouds: núvolsthe sky: el celthe ball: la pilotato kick: xutarthe field: el campconfidence: confiançateamwork: feina en equipsurprised: sorpresachampion: campionasuggested: va suggerirencouraging: animadoresnew beginning: nou inici

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unearthing Montserrat's Secret: An Archaeological Odyssey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-28-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La calor de l'estiu envoltava la muntanya de Montserrat, coneguda per les seves formacions rocàniques singulars i llegendàries.En: The summer heat enveloped the mountain of Montserrat, known for its unique and legendary rock formations.Ca: El cel era blau i clar, i el so de la música de la festa de La Mercè arribava des de lluny.En: The sky was blue and clear, and the sound of music from the La Mercè festival reached from afar.Ca: La Júlia, amb el seu esperit explorador, estava de peu davant d'un descobriment inesperat: un túnel que ningú havia vist mai abans.En: La Júlia, with her explorer spirit, stood before an unexpected discovery: a tunnel that no one had ever seen before.Ca: "L'energia aquí és antiga," pensava la Júlia, emocionada pel misteri ocult rere les parets del túnel.En: "The energy here is ancient," thought La Júlia, excited by the mystery hidden behind the tunnel's walls.Ca: Les seves mans tocaven lleugerament la pedra freda, buscant pistes de la seva història.En: Her hands lightly touched the cold stone, searching for clues to its history.Ca: Com arqueòloga, sabia que aquest podria ser un lloc de gran importància cultural per a Catalunya.En: As an archaeologist, she knew this could be a place of great cultural importance for Catalunya.Ca: Però no estava sola.En: But she was not alone.Ca: Oriol, el local historicista, mirava l'entrada del túnel amb escepticisme.En: Oriol, the local historian, looked at the tunnel entrance skeptically.Ca: "Aquest lloc és sagrat per a molts," va dir amb veu serena però ferma.En: "This place is sacred to many," he said with a serene yet firm voice.Ca: "Obrir això ara podria molestar el poble i la festa.En: "Opening it now could upset the locals and the festival."Ca: ""Però també pot ser una gran oportunitat," va respondre la Júlia, la seva mirada brillant amb passió.En: "But it could also be a great opportunity," replied La Júlia, her eyes shining with passion.Ca: "Podríem descobrir coses que enriquiran la nostra comprensió de la història de Montserrat.En: "We could uncover things that would enrich our understanding of the history of Montserrat."Ca: "Malgrat les seves diferències, la Júlia va decidir explorar el túnel abans que comencessin els actes principals de la festa.En: Despite their differences, La Júlia decided to explore the tunnel before the main events of the festival began.Ca: No volia provocar cap problema entre els locals.En: She didn't want to cause any trouble among the locals.Ca: Oriol, dubtant entre informar els altres o unir-se a ella, va decidir seguir-la.En: Oriol, torn between informing others or joining her, decided to follow her.Ca: Volia assegurar-se que la màgia i el respecte cap al lloc es mantinguessin.En: He wanted to ensure that the magic and respect for the place remained intact.Ca: A l'interior del túnel, la foscor els envoltava com un abric vell.En: Inside the tunnel, darkness surrounded them like an old coat.Ca: Amb una llanterna a la mà, la Júlia avançava amb cura, observant cada detall.En: With a flashlight in hand, La Júlia moved carefully, observing every detail.Ca: Oriol la seguia, submergint-se en un silenci contemplatiu.En: Oriol followed her, immersed in contemplative silence.Ca: Al final del túnel, la Júlia va descobrir unes inscripcions a les parets que no havia vist mai.En: At the end of the tunnel, La Júlia discovered inscriptions on the walls she had never seen before.Ca: Eren símbols antics, possiblement associats a antics rituals.En: They were ancient symbols, possibly linked to old rituals.Ca: Aquest descobriment trencava les nocions establertes sobre la història de Montserrat.En: This discovery shattered the established notions about the history of Montserrat. "Ca: "Oriol, mira això," va cridar la Júlia, la seva veu plena d'emoció.En: Oriol, look at this," exclaimed La Júlia, her voice full of excitement.Ca: Oriol va examinar les inscripcions.En: Oriol examined the inscriptions.Ca: Els seus ulls, acostumats a llegendes i històries, van començar a comprendre els símbols.En: His eyes, accustomed to legends and stories, began to understand the symbols.Ca: "Això podria ser una porta al passat que sempre hem volgut obrir però mai ens vam atrevir a buscar," va admetre en veu baixa.En: "This could be a doorway to the past we've always wanted to open but never dared to seek," he admitted softly.Ca: En aquell moment, les seves perspectives es van trobar.En: In that moment, their perspectives converged.Ca: Júlia i Oriol van decidir que, respectant el passat, podien mostrar aquest descobriment durant la festa de La Mercè, enriquint així la connexió dels vilatans amb la seva pròpia història.En: Júlia and Oriol decided that, by respecting the past, they could showcase this discovery during the La Mercè festival, thereby enriching the villagers' connection with their own history.Ca: Quan el sol es ponia darrere les turons de Montserrat, la música de la festa omplia l'aire i els dos caminaven junts cap al poble.En: As the sun set behind the hills of Montserrat, the music of the festival filled the air, and the two walked together toward the village.Ca: Havien après alguna cosa important aquell dia: que el passat i el present poden unir-se per crear un destí més ric i ple de significat per a tothom.En: They had learned something important that day: the past and present can unite to create a richer and more meaningful destiny for everyone. Vocabulary Words:summer heat: la calor de l'estiurock formations: les formacions rocàniquesexplorer spirit: l'esperit exploradorunexpected discovery: el descobriment inesperattunnel: el túnelenergy: l'energiahidden: ocultwalls: les paretsclues: les pistesarchaeologist: l'arqueòlogacultural importance: la importància culturallocal historian: el local historicistasacred: sagratopportunity: l'oportunitatpassion: la passióflashlight: la llanternadarkness: la foscorcontemplative silence: el silenci contemplatiuinscriptions: les inscripcionsrituals: els ritualsestablished notions: les nocions establertesdoorway: la portapast: el passatrespect: el respecteshowcase: mostrarvillage: el poblehills: les turonsvillagers: els vilatansdestiny: el destímeaningful: ple de significat

Este episodio forma parte de una selección para los días de verano de EL PAÍS Audio. Esta historia parece un true crime ibérico y hoy te invitamos a repasarlo con nosotros. Por si no te suena todavía el nombre de Jonathan Andic te cuento que era el heredero de una de las empresas más importantes de España: Mango. Su padre, Isak, la había convertido en un referente de la moda. Pero cuando le tocó a Jonathan tomar las riendas, no pudo mantener el legado y las diferencias con su padre se hicieron cada vez más grandes. Fue apartado. En ese contexto, una tarde de diciembre, padre e hijo salieron juntos de excursión a Montserrat, en Cataluña, y ocurrió lo peor: Isak Andic cayó por un precipicio de más de cien metros y murió. Pudo ser un accidente, pero Jonathan está siendo investigado por el presunto homicidio de su padre. En este episodio de Hoy en EL PAÍS, que publicamos en mayo, la periodista Rebeca Carranco nos cuenta por qué la jueza ve indicios de planificación, contradicciones en su relato y un posible móvil económico.

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Under the Scorching Sun: Montserrat's True Test of Strength Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-14-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brilla intensament damunt del camp d'entrenament, un vast terreny obert on la gespa es fon en una mar de calor.En: The sun shines intensely over the training field, a vast open terrain where the grass melds into a sea of heat.Ca: Les pistes semblen cintes de plata sota el sol d'estiu.En: The tracks seem like ribbons of silver under the summer sun.Ca: Montserrat, amb la determinació pintada al rostre, fixa l'horitzó.En: Montserrat, with determination painted on her face, fixes her gaze on the horizon.Ca: El seu objectiu és clar: entrar a l'equip nacional.En: Her goal is clear: to join the national team.Ca: A la pista hi ha Jordi, el seu entrenador, que observa amb atenció.En: On the track is Jordi, her coach, who observes attentively.Ca: És un home dedicat, conscient dels límits i capacitats de Montserrat.En: He is a dedicated man, aware of the limits and capabilities of Montserrat.Ca: Al límit del camp, sota l'únic pi que ofereix ombra, hi ha Núria, amiga i aliada de Montserrat.En: At the edge of the field, under the only pine tree that offers shade, is Núria, a friend and ally of Montserrat.Ca: Núria és prudent. Avui, està especialment preocupada.En: Núria is cautious. Today, she is especially worried.Ca: La calor és sufocant i l'aire sembla estàtic.En: The heat is stifling and the air feels static.Ca: Montserrat comença a córrer, cada pas una declaració de voluntat, però el seu cos s'enfronta a una batalla silenciosa.En: Montserrat begins to run, each step a declaration of will, but her body faces a silent battle.Ca: El batec del seu cor potser diu massa.En: Her heartbeat perhaps tells too much.Ca: "Molt bé, Montserrat!" crida Jordi, però ell també nota quelcom estrany.En: "Very good, Montserrat!" shouts Jordi, but he also notices something strange.Ca: Les passes de Montserrat són cada cop més pesants.En: Montserrat's steps are getting heavier.Ca: Montserrat, no obstant això, no s'atura.En: Montserrat, however, does not stop.Ca: Fins i tot quan la seva vista es comença a enterbolir.En: Even when her vision starts to blur.Ca: Un moment després, Montserrat col·lapsa.En: A moment later, Montserrat collapses.Ca: Cau a la pista, esquinçant el silenci del camp amb la intensitat d'un raig.En: She falls on the track, tearing the silence of the field with the intensity of lightning.Ca: Jordi i Núria corren cap a ella.En: Jordi and Núria run towards her.Ca: Núria ja sabia que alguna cosa devia passar.En: Núria knew something must have happened.Ca: "Montserrat, ja n'hi ha prou," diu Jordi mentre ajuda a elevar-la per portar-la a la tenda mèdica propera.En: "Montserrat, that's enough," says Jordi while he helps lift her to bring her to the nearby medical tent.Ca: La tendina blanca és un santuari fresc enmig d'aquell marcal de calor.En: The white tent is a cool sanctuary amidst that sea of heat.Ca: Un metge la revisa i confirma el que ja sabien: un cop de calor.En: A doctor examines her and confirms what they already knew: heat stroke.Ca: Ja quieta, amb la frescor d'una aigua caient-li per la cara, Montserrat reflexiona.En: Now still, with the coolness of water dripping down her face, Montserrat reflects.Ca: "Ho sento," diu amb un somriure feble.En: "I'm sorry," she says with a weak smile.Ca: "No t'has de disculpar," respon Núria amb suavitat.En: "You don't have to apologize," responds Núria gently.Ca: "La teva salut és més important que cap competició."En: "Your health is more important than any competition."Ca: Més tard, mentre els tres són a l'ombra, Montserrat admet que cal escoltar el cos.En: Later, while the three of them are in the shade, Montserrat admits that one must listen to the body.Ca: Ser un atleta no significa ignorar els propis límits.En: Being an athlete does not mean ignoring one's own limits.Ca: Amb l'estiu, ha après que la força no sempre es troba en l'impuls; de vegades, està en la pausa.En: With the summer, she has learned that strength is not always found in the impulse; sometimes, it is in the pause.Ca: Amb un cor lleuger, Montserrat descansa sabent que un gran repte encara l'espera, però ara sap que arribar-hi de manera segura és el veritable triomf.En: With a light heart, Montserrat rests knowing that a great challenge still awaits her, but now she knows that reaching it safely is the true triumph. Vocabulary Words:the training field: el camp d'entrenamentvast: vastto meld: fondrethe ribbon: la cintathe determination: la determinacióto fix the gaze: fixar l'horitzóthe coach: l'entrenadorattentively: amb atenciódedicated: dedicatcapabilities: capacitatsthe edge: el límitthe pine: el pially: aliadacautious: prudentthe heat: la calorstifling: sufocantstatic: estàticthe will: la voluntatsilent: silenciósthe heartbeat: el batecstrange: estranyto blur: enterbolirto collapse: col·lapsarto tear: esquinçarthe silence: el silencithe intensity: la intensitatthe lightning: el raigto lift: elevarthe sanctuary: el santuarito reflect: reflexionar

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: When Storms Bring Clarity: A Catalyst for Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-11-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Montserrat, les roques s'alçaven majestuosament, amb formes que semblaven escultures fetes per la natura mateixa.En: In Montserrat, the rocks rose majestically, with shapes that seemed like sculptures made by nature itself.Ca: A l'estiu, el sol feia brillar les pedres, i les olors de la fullaraca i el pi omplien l'aire.En: In the summer, the sun made the stones shine, and the scents of foliage and pine filled the air.Ca: En aquest escenari de bellesa imponent, Adrià caminava sol per un dels senders.En: In this setting of imposing beauty, Adrià walked alone on one of the trails.Ca: Els seus pensaments estaven embolicats en una boira de dubtes i frustració.En: His thoughts were wrapped in a fog of doubts and frustration.Ca: Era un artista cercant inspiració, però darrerament, la seva ment semblava un llenç en blanc.En: He was an artist seeking inspiration, but lately, his mind seemed like a blank canvas.Ca: Mentrestant, Mireia, amb la seva motxilla plena de llibres i mostres de plantes, pujolava pel mateix camí.En: Meanwhile, Mireia, with her backpack full of books and plant samples, was climbing the same path.Ca: Com a científica ambiental, buscava una resposta a un desig creixent de canvi i impacte real en el món.En: As an environmental scientist, she was searching for an answer to a growing desire for change and real impact in the world.Ca: Just quan el cel es va començar a enfosquir, el vent va passar de suau a ferotge, anunciant una tempesta imminent.En: Just as the sky began to darken, the wind went from gentle to fierce, announcing an imminent storm.Ca: Pluja intensa va començar a caure, forçant Adrià i Mireia a compartir refugi en una petita cova que van trobar al costat del camí.En: Intense rain began to fall, forcing Adrià and Mireia to share shelter in a small cave they found beside the path.Ca: L'espai era estret i la llum de l'exterior s'estrenyia fins esdevenir ombres vacil·lants.En: The space was narrow, and the light from outside dwindled into flickering shadows.Ca: Al principi, el silenci ocupava l'espai entre ells, només trencat pel so constant de l'aigua colpejant les pedres.En: At first, silence occupied the space between them, only broken by the constant sound of water hitting the rocks.Ca: Adrià, amb un sospir profund, va decidir parlar.En: Adrià, with a deep sigh, decided to speak.Ca: Va explicar la seva lluita amb les pintures, les pors que el paralitzaven.En: He explained his struggle with painting, the fears that paralyzed him.Ca: Mireia l'escoltava amb comprensió.En: Mireia listened with understanding.Ca: Aquelles paraules ressonaven amb els seus propis pensaments.En: Those words resonated with her own thoughts.Ca: Ella, al seu torn, va obrir-se sobre els seus dubtes pel futur, buscant un camí que la fes sentir complerta.En: She, in turn, opened up about her doubts for the future, seeking a path that would make her feel fulfilled.Ca: La tempesta exterior va augmentar en intensitat, però dins la cova, Adrià i Mireia es reconeixien mútuament en les seves inquietuds.En: The storm outside increased in intensity, but inside the cave, Adrià and Mireia recognized each other in their concerns.Ca: Adrià va trobar consol en la idea que expressar les seves pors no el feia feble, sinó humà.En: Adrià found solace in the idea that expressing his fears did not make him weak, but human.Ca: Mireia va veure l'ocasió d'aprofitar nous horitzons, de redefinir el seu camí professional.En: Mireia saw the opportunity to seize new horizons, to redefine her professional path.Ca: Als pocs minuts, la pluja va començar a cessar.En: In a few minutes, the rain began to cease.Ca: Els núvols es van obrir lentament com un teló, revelant una posta de sol esplèndida sobre les muntanyes.En: The clouds slowly parted like a curtain, revealing a splendid sunset over the mountains.Ca: Els colors taronges i rossos es reflectien en les roques, creant una visió que semblava una pintura.En: The orange and red colors reflected on the rocks, creating a vision that seemed like a painting.Ca: Adrià va somriure, inspirat per la bellesa del moment i per la conversa amb Mireia.En: Adrià smiled, inspired by the beauty of the moment and by the conversation with Mireia.Ca: Per Mireia, el cel clar era una metàfora del seu propi camí, un recordatori de què, a vegades, cal obrir-se a noves possibilitats per veure més clar.En: For Mireia, the clear sky was a metaphor for her own path, a reminder that sometimes it's necessary to open up to new possibilities to see more clearly.Ca: Al deixar la cova, els dos nous amics van saber que havien trobat una inspiració i una claredat inesperades.En: As they left the cave, the two newfound friends knew they had found unexpected inspiration and clarity.Ca: Així, a mesura que el sol s'ocultava darrere les altures de Montserrat, Adrià va descobrir nous tons i emocions per a les seves pintures, mentre que Mireia va decidir explorar amb valentia un futur que feia poc semblava inaccessible.En: Thus, as the sun set behind the heights of Montserrat, Adrià discovered new tones and emotions for his paintings, while Mireia decided to bravely explore a future that had recently seemed unreachable.Ca: Amb passos ferms, els dos es van endinsar en el camí que els portava cap a una nova etapa.En: With firm steps, they both ventured onto the path that would lead them to a new stage. Vocabulary Words:rocks: les roquesmajestically: majestuosamentsculptures: esculturesfoliage: la fullaracaimposing: imponenttrails: els sendersfog: la boirafrustration: la frustracióartist: l'artistablank canvas: un llenç en blancbackpack: la motxillasamples: les mostresclimbing: pujolavaenvironmental scientist: la científica ambientalgentle: suaufierce: ferotgenarrow: estretflickering: vacil·lantssigh: el sospirstruggle: la lluitafears: les porssolace: el consolweak: febleseize: aprofitarhorizons: els horitzonsclouds: els núvolscurtain: el telósplendid sunset: una posta de sol esplèndidametaphor: la metàforainspiration: la inspiració

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with ⁠Montserrat Gomendio, Former Chancellor/Rectora, Universidad NebrijaThis episode is sponsored by the InsightsEDU 2027 Conference - focused on attracting & retaining the modern learner - February 23-25 in Phoenix, AZ! Use code EDUP & save $100! Early-bird pricing ends December 15, 2026!This episode is brought to YOU by EdUp Leadership⁠ - the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed!YOUR host is Dr. Jodi BlincoHow can the gap between the highest & lowest performing countries equal 7 full years of schooling for the same 15 year old?Why does a former Spanish Secretary of State say Western education systems are not failing, they are just stuck?What happens when a country hands out more university degrees than ever, but the skills behind them match a secondary school student elsewhere?Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed? Well, we have an app for that!Join EdUp Leadership!

Ignatius leaves home as an inexperienced pilgrim, still mixing genuine devotion with the ideals of a chivalric knight. After a troubling encounter on the road, he makes a general confession at Montserrat, lays down his weapons and keeps an all-night vigil before beginning his new life. About the Series We are bringing you the entire text of “The Autobiography of St. Ignatius Loyola” in podcast form. Over 12 episodes, join our pilgrimage guides Fr. Jack Bentz, SJ, and Cameron Bellm as we make our way through this spiritual classic. The series premiered on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with episode 2 dropping Friday, July 31 — the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola. These first two episodes and the remaining 10 episodes (dropping on subsequent Fridays) will all appear here on the AMDG podcast feed. The series is edited by Frank Tuson, who also composed all the music you hear on the podcast. The podcast uses a translation of the “Autobiography” by Fr. Parmananda Divarkar, SJ. The text is read by Fr. George Drance, SJ. Produced by Mike Jordan Laskey. "The Autobiography of Saint Ignatius Loyola Podcast," a special -edition series of AMDG, is a production of the Jesuit Media Lab, which is a project of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/vb

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Tras el éxito arrollador de la primera edición, Miguel Danko regresa un verano más con las nuevas Jornaditas del Misterio. Si el año pasado los niños disfrutaron haciendo ouijitas infantiles y contactando con el más allá, esta nueva entrega promete ser aún más intensa, tira el dado y descubre si contactas con tu Yayo o con un Ente maligno de mal café... Nos vamos de acampada al raso en la montaña de Montserrat con un objetivo claro: que nos abduzcan de una vez por todas. En esta ocasión, contamos con la presencia estelar de Javier Serrucho como monitor, así como una serie de invitados que analizan el horizonte del misterio desde ángulos poco convencionales. Además, cerraremos el evento con una entrega de premios en donde daremos medallas para todos, y un karaoke muy especial valorado por Laurita Corradini. ¡Apúntate a las segundas Jornaditas del Misterio! Canal oficial de Telegram: Participa, opina y debate en directo con nosotros en t.me/mondodanko. Envíanos tus historias, sugerencias o propuestas de negocio a info@losdanko.com. ¿Quieres que Los Danko sigan siendo independientes? Tu apoyo en Patreon es el único motor que nos mantiene vivos, libres y sin censura. Súmate a la resistencia dankista para escuchar los episodios antes que nadie y acceder a contenido exclusivo: patreon.com/losdanko.

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Against the Odds: Núria's Rise Amid Montserrat's Giants Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-03-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava amb força sobre Montserrat.En: The sun shone brightly over Montserrat.Ca: Les muntanyes es dibuixaven com gegants de pedra sota un cel blau cristal·lí.En: The mountains appeared like stone giants under a crystal blue sky.Ca: La monestir, vell i majestuós, semblava vigilar silenciosament el moviment animat dels científics que s'havien trobat per a la conferència anual de recerca ambiental.En: The monastery, old and majestic, seemed to silently oversee the lively movement of the scientists gathered for the annual environmental research conference.Ca: Aquest any, entre tots els assistents, hi havia dos noms que destacaven: Núria i Oriol.En: This year, among all the attendees, two names stood out: Núria and Oriol.Ca: Núria estava nerviosa.En: Núria was nervous.Ca: Feia mesos que treballava en el seu projecte de restauració ecològica.En: She had been working for months on her ecological restoration project.Ca: Havia aconseguit resultats prometedors, i ara volia que tot el món científic ho conegués.En: She had achieved promising results, and now she wanted the entire scientific world to know about them.Ca: Però Oriol, el seu rival professional, també presentava el seu projecte.En: But Oriol, her professional rival, was also presenting his project.Ca: A més, el seu torn era just abans del de Núria.En: Moreover, his turn was right before Núria's.Ca: Famos per les seves habilitats de presentació, Oriol sempre aconseguia captar l'atenció del públic.En: Famous for his presentation skills, Oriol always managed to capture the audience's attention.Ca: El corrent d'aire era fresc dins de la sala de conferències, oferint un descans del calor d'estiu.En: The air inside the conference hall was fresh, offering a respite from the summer heat.Ca: Núria es preparava mentalment mentre Oriol resplendia a l'escenari.En: Núria was mentally preparing herself while Oriol shone on stage.Ca: La seva presentació va ser perfecta, plena d'imatges vistoses i paraules persuasives.En: His presentation was perfect, full of vivid images and persuasive words.Ca: Quan va acabar, l'audiència va esclatar en aplaudiments.En: When he finished, the audience erupted in applause.Ca: Núria va notar una punxada de preocupació a l'estómac.En: Núria felt a pang of worry in her stomach.Ca: Era el seu torn.En: It was her turn.Ca: Núria va pujar a l'escenari amb determinació, però aviat van començar els problemes tècnics.En: Núria walked onto the stage with determination, but soon technical problems began.Ca: La seva presentació en power-point no es va obrir.En: Her PowerPoint presentation wouldn't open.Ca: Va sentir com si el terra li desaparegués sota els peus.En: She felt as if the ground was disappearing beneath her feet.Ca: No obstant això, Núria tenia una decisió: improvitzar.En: However, Núria had a decision to make: improvise.Ca: Va respirar profundament i va mirar l'audiència, que esperava amb curiositat.En: She took a deep breath and looked at the audience, who were waiting with curiosity.Ca: Va començar a parlar espontàniament sobre el seu treball.En: She began to speak spontaneously about her work.Ca: Va compartir nous descobriments i històries personals sobre el temps al camp.En: She shared new discoveries and personal stories about her time in the field.Ca: En preguntar a l'audiència les seves opinions, va vincular les seves experiències amb els conceptes que discutia.En: By asking the audience for their opinions, she linked her experiences with the concepts she was discussing.Ca: Sense cap gràfic visible davant d'ells, l'audiència va començar a involucrar-se més directament.En: Without any visible graphics in front of them, the audience began to engage more directly.Ca: Els va atraure la passió de Núria i la seva autenticitat.En: They were drawn to Núria's passion and authenticity.Ca: Al final, la sala va esclatar en aplaudiments encara més forts que per Oriol.En: In the end, the hall erupted in even louder applause than for Oriol.Ca: Quan Núria va sortir de l'escenari, es va sentir alleugerida.En: When Núria left the stage, she felt relieved.Ca: Havia après que confiar en les seves capacitats i intuïcions podia ser igual de poderós que qualsevol presentació perfectament planificada.En: She had learned that trusting in her abilities and instincts could be just as powerful as any perfectly planned presentation.Ca: Des d'aleshores, Núria no només va guanyar el respecte que desitjava, sinó també un nou sentit de confiança.En: From then on, Núria not only gained the respect she desired but also a new sense of confidence.Ca: Va entendre que ser autèntic i adaptable pot conquistar qualsevol escenari, fins i tot entre els gegants de Montserrat.En: She understood that being authentic and adaptable can conquer any stage, even among the giants of Montserrat. Vocabulary Words:monastery: el monestirgiants: els gegantslively: animatattendees: els assistentsrestoration: la restauraciópromising: prometedorsrival: el rivalpresentation: la presentacióskills: les habilitatsattention: l'atenciófresh: frescrespite: el descansapplause: els aplaudimentsworry: la preocupaciótechnical problems: els problemes tècnicsimprovise: improvitzardeep breath: respirar profundamentcuriosity: la curiositatspontaneously: espontàniamentdiscoveries: els descobrimentsgraphics: els gràficsengage: involucrar-seauthenticity: l'autenticitatrelieved: alleugeridainstincts: les intuïcionsplanned: planificadaconfidence: la confiançaauthentic: autènticadaptable: adaptableoversee: vigilar

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unveiling Montserrat: A Secret Adventure in the Shadows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-02-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava intensament sobre les muntanyes de Montserrat.En: The sun shone intensely over the Montserrat mountains.Ca: L'excursió escolar havia arribat al Monestir, un lloc ple d'històries i secrets amagats.En: The school trip had arrived at the Monestir, a place full of hidden stories and secrets.Ca: Els alumnes escoltaven les indicacions del mestre mentre admiraven l'arquitectura majestuosa.En: The students listened to the teacher's instructions while admiring the majestic architecture.Ca: Entre ells, Pau, amb els ulls brillants d'anticipació, i Laia, prudent però desitjosa de l'aventura que el seu amic semblava desprendre.En: Among them were Pau, with eyes bright with anticipation, and Laia, cautious but eager for the adventure that her friend seemed to exude.Ca: Pau sempre havia estat fascinat per les històries del passat, especialment pels mites que envoltaven les pedres antigues del monestir.En: Pau had always been fascinated by stories of the past, especially the myths surrounding the ancient stones of the monastery.Ca: Avui era la seva oportunitat.En: Today was his opportunity.Ca: Mentre el grup seguia el guia pel claustre, Pau va adonar-se que el mestre estava distret explicant una llegenda als altres companys.En: As the group followed the guide through the cloister, Pau realized that the teacher was distracted, explaining a legend to the other classmates.Ca: "Pots creure que hi ha llocs amagats aquí que ningú visita?" va dir Pau en veu baixa a Laia.En: "Can you believe there are hidden places here that nobody visits?" Pau said quietly to Laia.Ca: Laia va negar amb el cap, però els seus ulls demostraven que part d'ella volia saber més.En: Laia shook her head, but her eyes showed that part of her wanted to know more.Ca: "Ens han dit que no ens separem," va recordar Laia, intentant no perdre de vista el grup.En: "They've told us not to separate," Laia remembered, trying not to lose sight of the group.Ca: Però Pau ja havia pres la seva decisió.En: But Pau had already made his decision.Ca: Amb una mirada còmplice a Laia, va començar a caminar cap al passadís menys transitat del monestir.En: With a knowing look at Laia, he began to walk toward the less-traveled corridor of the monastery.Ca: Laia va fer una pausa, dubtant, però la curiositat la va guanyar.En: Laia paused, hesitating, but curiosity got the better of her.Ca: Sense pensar-ho gaire, va seguir el seu amic.En: Without thinking much, she followed her friend.Ca: Van passar per passadissos antics, les pedres refredant-los el calor de l'estiu.En: They passed through ancient corridors, the stones cooling them from the summer heat.Ca: De sobte, Pau va veure una porta petita mig amagada darrere d'un altre passadís.En: Suddenly, Pau saw a small door half-hidden behind another passage.Ca: Els ulls de Pau s'il·luminaren més.En: Pau's eyes lit up even more.Ca: La porta va cedir amb un lleugera empenta.En: The door gave way with a slight push.Ca: Darrere, una sala polsegosa plena de llibres antics i artefactes oblidats apareixia davant d'ells.En: Behind it, a dusty room full of ancient books and forgotten artifacts appeared before them.Ca: La sala desprenia una màgia ancestral.En: The room exuded an ancient magic.Ca: "Mira això, Laia! És increïble!" va exclamar Pau mentre agafava un llibre vell de la prestatgeria, les pàgines amarades de saviesa antiga.En: "Look at this, Laia! It's incredible!" exclaimed Pau as he picked up an old book from the shelf, the pages drenched in ancient wisdom.Ca: Laia es va acostar i va somriure.En: Laia approached and smiled.Ca: "És increïble, Pau, però hem de tornar abans que ens trobin!" va advertir.En: "It's incredible, Pau, but we have to return before they find us!" she warned.Ca: Amb el cor palpitant de l'emoció i els ulls plens d'esplendor per la descoberta, Pau va tancar el llibre amb cura i el va tornar al seu lloc.En: With hearts pounding from excitement and their eyes filled with splendor from the discovery, Pau carefully closed the book and returned it to its place.Ca: Van sortir de la sala amb la mateixa cura amb què havien entrat i van fer marxa enrere pels passadissos, trobant el grup just a temps per unir-se a la resta dels alumnes.En: They exited the room with the same care with which they had entered and retraced their steps through the corridors, finding the group just in time to join the rest of the students.Ca: Mentre es barrejaven amb els companys, Pau va mirar Laia i va somriure.En: As they mingled with their classmates, Pau looked at Laia and smiled.Ca: "Gràcies per venir amb mi, Laia. No ho oblidaré mai."En: "Thanks for coming with me, Laia. I will never forget it."Ca: Laia li va tornar el somriure, amb un nou brillantor atrevit als ulls.En: Laia returned the smile, with a new daring gleam in her eyes.Ca: "No diré res... però la pròxima vegada, potser jo prendré la iniciativa," va dir ella, divertint-se.En: "I won't say anything... but next time, maybe I'll take the lead," she said, amused.Ca: El so de les campanes del monestir va envair l'aire mentre tornaven a l'entrada.En: The sound of the monastery's bells filled the air as they returned to the entrance.Ca: Pau havia après que l'aventura era millor quan es compartia amb algú en qui confiar, i Laia va descobrir l'emoció que implicava un petit risc.En: Pau learned that adventure was better when shared with someone you trust, and Laia discovered the thrill that a little risk involved.Ca: Mentre baixaven el camí d'accés al monestir, sabia que aquest estiu seria inoblidable per a tots dos.En: As they walked down the monastery's access path, they knew this summer would be unforgettable for both of them. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe teacher: el mestremajestic: majestuosaanticipation: anticipaciócautious: prudentto exude: desprendrethe cloister: el claustreto realize: adonar-sethe legend: la llegendato separate: separar-sethe corridor: el passadísto hesitate: dubtarthe summer: l'estiuthe heat: el calorto light up: il·luminar-seto give way: cedirthe dust: la polsthe artifact: l'artefacteto exclaim: exclamarthe shelf: la prestatgeriathe wisdom: la saviesato warn: advertirsplendor: l'esplendorto retrace: fer marxa enrereto trust: confiarto involve: implicarmingle: barrejar-sethe bell: la campanato invade: envairthe path: el camí

The girls are back with an episode that starts with mystical Russian Orthodox nightmare fuel and ends with Argentina turning a serial killer into Friendship Day merch. Totally normal. First, Amy tells the story of Mia and James, a mysterious ex-boyfriend from an Otherworld Patreon story who casually claimed he could have the dreams of people he slept next to. Cute first date chat? No, thank you. Then he accurately described Mia's lifelong recurring childhood nightmare, the one she had never told anyone about, and somehow, after that, the nightmare stopped. And if that wasn't enough, Mia later saw James's body in a mirror with a completely different old man's face, and when James told his therapist, she admitted she had seen the same man too. Then Monique takes us to Buenos Aires for the story of Yiya Murano, the so-called Poisoner of Montserrat, a woman obsessed with status, elegance and living like a socialite on money she did not have. After running a Ponzi scheme on her friends, Yiya allegedly solved her little financial problem by poisoning three women with cyanide. And somehow, after prison, Argentina said: we have a new pop culture icon. We're talking TV appearances, mugs, memes and musicals. This episode has dream stealing, hooved angel warnings, poisoned pastries and a whole lot of “what the fuck?”

Friends of the Rosary,Today, July 31st, we honor Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556) as the saint of the day, a Spanish Basque soldier, mystic, and priest who founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and wrote The Spiritual Exercises.In the year 1521, at the siege of Pampeluna, a cannonball fractured the left leg of Captain Ignatius Loyola, the future founder of the Jesuits. While he was convalescing, Ignatius read about Christ and His saints and thus turned wholly to God. He went to Montserrat, and hung up his arms before the altar of the Blessed Virgin, entering upon his knighthood in the army of Christ. He then equipped himself for Christ's service by acquiring a good classical and theological education.God favored and refreshed him with such wonderful spiritual lights. He patiently endured sufferings and insults in every place, undergoing the hardest trials, even imprisonment and beatings almost to death. But he ever desired to suffer far more for the glory of his Lord.At Paris he was joined by nine companions from that University, men of different nations, who had taken their degrees in Arts and Theology; and there at Montmartre he laid the first foundations of the order. Among them, St. Francis Xavier was sent to preach the Gospel in the Indies. He dispersed others of his children to spread the Christian faith in other parts of the world, thus declaring war against paganism, superstition, and heresy.God raised up Ignatius and the Society of Jesus to oppose Luther and the heretics of his time, as formerly he had raised up other holy men to oppose other heretics.The members of the Society of Jesus became the shock troops of the Church in the battle against the spread of Protestantism in Europe, as well as one of the greatest foreign mission organizations that the world has known.Ignatius everywhere opened schools for the education of youth in piety and letters. St. Philip Neri and others saw his countenance shining with heavenly light. And his power over the demons was wonderful.Ignatius died on July 31, 1556, at the age of sixty-five.Since then, St. Ignatius is celebrated for miracles and for his great services to the Church.In today's Gospel (Matthew 13:54-58), Jesus returns to His native place, and the people are astonished by His wisdom. But instead of receiving Him, they reduce Him to what they already know: “Is he not the carpenter's son?” Familiarity closes their hearts. They cannot accept that God is working through someone so close, so ordinary, so known to them.That is a warning for us. God may speak through ordinary people, ordinary duties, ordinary prayers, and ordinary moments. If we only expect God in dramatic signs, we may miss Him when He comes quietly.Saint Ignatius of Loyola fits beautifully with today's message. His life was reshaped by God after injury, ambition, and conversion. He learned to discern God's voice, to seek God's will, and to find God in all things.Let's listen when God corrects us. Do not reject truth because it is uncomfortable or because it comes through someone familiar. Ask for a humble heart that can recognize God's voice and follow His will.Like Saint Ignatius, help us seek Divine Will in all things and follow the Lord with courage.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠July 31, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Lectionary: 405 The Saint of the day is Saint Ignatius of Loyola Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Story The founder of the Jesuits was on his way to military fame and fortune when a cannon ball shattered his leg. Because there were no books of romance on hand during his convalescence, Ignatius whiled away the time reading a life of Christ and lives of the saints. His conscience was deeply touched, and a long, painful turning to Christ began. Having seen the Mother of God in a vision, he made a pilgrimage to her shrine at Montserrat near Barcelona. He remained for almost a year at nearby Manresa, sometimes with the Dominicans, sometimes in a pauper's hospice, often in a cave in the hills praying. After a period of great peace of mind, he went through a harrowing trial of scruples. There was no comfort in anything—prayer, fasting, sacraments, penance. At length, his peace of mind returned. It was during this year of conversion that Ignatius of Loyola began to write down material that later became his greatest work, the Spiritual Exercises. He finally achieved his purpose of going to the Holy Land, but could not remain, as he planned, because of the hostility of the Turks. Ignatius of Loyola spent the next 11 years in various European universities, studying with great difficulty, beginning almost as a child. Like many others, his orthodoxy was questioned; Ignatius was twice jailed for brief periods. In 1534, at the age of 43, he and six others—one of whom was Saint Francis Xavier—vowed to live in poverty and chastity and to go to the Holy Land. If this became impossible, they vowed to offer themselves to the apostolic service of the pope. The latter became the only choice. Four years later Ignatius of Loyola made the association permanent. The new Society of Jesus was approved by Pope Paul III, and Ignatius was elected to serve as the first general. When companions were sent on various missions by the pope, Ignatius remained in Rome, consolidating the new venture, but still finding time to found homes for orphans, catechumens, and penitents. He founded the Roman College, intended to be the model of all other colleges of the Society. Ignatius of Loyola was a true mystic. He centered his spiritual life on the essential foundations of Christianity—the Trinity, Christ, the Eucharist. His spirituality is expressed in the Jesuit motto, Ad majorem Dei gloriam—“for the greater glory of God.” In his concept, obedience was to be the prominent virtue, to assure the effectiveness and mobility of his men. All activity was to be guided by a true love of the Church and unconditional obedience to the Holy Father, for which reason all professed members took a fourth vow to go wherever the pope should send them for the salvation of souls. Reflection Luther nailed his theses to the church door at Wittenberg in 1517. Seventeen years later, Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society that was to play so prominent a part in the Catholic Reformation. He was an implacable foe of Protestantism. Yet the seeds of ecumenism may be found in his words: “Great care must be taken to show forth orthodox truth in such a way that if any heretics happen to be present they may have an example of charity and Christian moderation. No hard words should be used nor any sort of contempt for their errors be shown.” One of the greatest ecumenists was the 20th-century German Jesuit, Cardinal Augustin Bea.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Peace in Barça Passion: A Retreat Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-29-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Al poble tranquil de Montserrat, envoltat de valls verdes i muntanyes imponents, es trobava un retir espiritual.En: In the peaceful village of Montserrat, surrounded by green valleys and imposing mountains, there was a spiritual retreat.Ca: Era un estiu calorós i brillant, i l'expectació al lloc augmentava mentre es preparaven per celebrar la Festa de Sant Ignasi.En: It was a hot and bright summer, and the excitement at the place was building as they prepared to celebrate the Feast of Sant Ignasi.Ca: Pere, un fervent seguidor del Barça, havia arribat aquí per trobar una mica de pau interior.En: Pere, a fervent supporter of Barça, had come here to find a bit of inner peace.Ca: La seva energia incombustible i la passió pel futbol el distreien sovint, però sincerament volia aprendre a meditar.En: His boundless energy and passion for soccer often distracted him, but he sincerely wanted to learn how to meditate.Ca: Jaume, el seu amic més relaxat, l'havia arrossegat al retir.En: Jaume, his more laid-back friend, had dragged him to the retreat.Ca: Jaume preferia descansar prop de la piscina, gaudint d'una bona ombra i alguna que altra capbussada.En: Jaume preferred to rest by the pool, enjoying a nice shade and the occasional dip.Ca: Montserrat, la líder del retir, era una dona serena amb una presència calmada.En: Montserrat, the leader of the retreat, was a serene woman with a calming presence.Ca: Amb paciència i amor, guiava els assistents a trobar equilibri a través de la meditació i la reflexió interior.En: With patience and love, she guided the attendees to find balance through meditation and inner reflection.Ca: Aquell matí, però, Pere estava més esverat del que era habitual.En: That morning, however, Pere was more agitated than usual.Ca: A mesura que la sessió de meditació començava, l'ambient estava tranquil.En: As the meditation session began, the atmosphere was calm.Ca: Tothom inhalava i exhalava en silenci.En: Everyone inhaled and exhaled in silence.Ca: "Om," repetia el grup en una harmonia pausada.En: "Om," the group repeated in a measured harmony.Ca: Tanmateix, estant perdut entre els sons del silenci, Pere va començar a cantar sense adonar-se'n.En: However, lost among the sounds of silence, Pere began to chant without realizing it.Ca: "Barça!En: "Barça!"Ca: ", va cridar amb entusiasme.En: he shouted enthusiastically.Ca: El so retombava per la sala i, d'immediat, es va fer un silenci incrèdul.En: The sound echoed through the room and immediately, an incredulous silence fell.Ca: Al cap d'un moment, esclats de rialles van envaïr el lloc.En: After a moment, bursts of laughter filled the place.Ca: Les cares serenes dels participants es van convertir en cares somrients.En: The serene faces of the participants turned into smiling faces.Ca: Fins i tot Montserrat va deixar escapar un somriure divertit.En: Even Montserrat let out an amused smile.Ca: Pere, enrojolat, es va disculpar ràpidament.En: Pere, blushing, quickly apologized.Ca: Havia desviat l'atenció del que realment volia aconseguir.En: He had diverted attention from what he truly wanted to achieve.Ca: Montserrat, amb un gest comprensiu, va suggerir que tots prenguessin una respiració profunda i comencessin de nou.En: Montserrat, with an understanding gesture, suggested that everyone take a deep breath and start over again.Ca: La sala es va omplir de calma altra vegada.En: The room filled with calm once more.Ca: En aquell moment, Pere va comprendre alguna cosa important.En: At that moment, Pere understood something important.Ca: No calia reprimir la seva passió per trobar pau interior.En: It was not necessary to suppress his passion to find inner peace.Ca: Podia ser un aficionat del Barça i alhora buscar la serenitat que desitjava.En: He could be a Barça fan while also seeking the serenity he desired.Ca: Els somriures i el suport dels altres li van fer veure que hi havia un lloc per cadascú, tal com és.En: The smiles and support from others made him realize that there was a place for everyone, just as they are.Ca: Després d'aquell dia, Pere es va sentir més lliure, sabent que podia ser autèntic, abraçant amb alegria cada aspecte de la seva personalitat.En: After that day, Pere felt freer, knowing that he could be authentic, embracing every aspect of his personality with joy.Ca: I així, en el silenci de les muntanyes de Montserrat, va descobrir una nova forma de pau.En: And so, in the silence of the Montserrat mountains, he discovered a new form of peace. Vocabulary Words:the village: el poblethe valleys: les vallsthe supporter: el seguidorthe energy: l'energiaincombustible: incombustiblethe reflection: la reflexióthe laughter: la riallaboundless: inacabablethe dip: la capbussadathe retreat: el retirthe presence: la presènciaserene: serè/serenathe guide: el guiathe meditation: la meditacióagitated: esveratthe atmosphere: l'ambientthe harmony: l'harmoniathe silence: el silencito chant: cantarenthusiastically: amb entusiasmethe support: el suportto blush: enrojolar-seincredulous: incrèdulthe smile: el somriurethe gesture: el gestto suggest: suggerirto apologize: disculpar-sethe peace: la pauto suppress: reprimirthe desire: el desig

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Montserrat's Awakening: The Journey to Creative Freedom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-29-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de l'estiu escalfava les roques imponents de Montserrat, il·luminant el camí que conduïa al retir espiritual.En: The summer sun warmed the imposing rocks of Montserrat, illuminating the path that led to the spiritual retreat.Ca: Marçal, amb la motxilla a l'esquena, sentia un nus a l'estómac.En: Marçal, with a backpack on his shoulder, felt a knot in his stomach.Ca: Havia vingut aquí per trobar inspiració, però el pes de l'ansietat encara marcava el seu ser.En: He had come here to find inspiration, but the weight of anxiety still marked his being.Ca: El camí sinuós entre arbres i muntanyes no feia més que amplificar el seu desig d'aïllar-se.En: The winding path among trees and mountains did nothing but amplify his desire to isolate himself.Ca: A l'entrada del retir, Laia, la instructora de ioga, somreia als nous visitants.En: At the entrance of the retreat, Laia, the yoga instructor, smiled at the new visitors.Ca: Portava anys dedicant-se al ioga, però alguna cosa dins d'ella l'havia portat a aquest lloc, a replantejar les seves eleccions en la vida.En: She had spent years dedicated to yoga, but something inside her had brought her to this place, to rethink her life choices.Ca: Gemma va arribar poc després.En: Gemma arrived shortly after.Ca: La seva vida empresarial era una cursa constant, i aquest retir era una pausa desitjada per trobar una mica de calma.En: Her business life was a constant race, and this retreat was a desired pause to find some calm.Ca: El primer dia, Marçal es va asseure en un racó durant les activitats de grup.En: On the first day, Marçal sat in a corner during group activities.Ca: Observava, però no participava gaire.En: He observed but didn't participate much.Ca: Les paraules animoses de Laia durant les sessions de meditació el relaxaven una mica, però la por de no ser prou bo el seguia martellejant.En: The encouraging words of Laia during the meditation sessions relaxed him a bit, but the fear of not being good enough kept hammering at him.Ca: Al capvespre, va decidir parlar amb Laia.En: At dusk, he decided to talk to Laia.Ca: Trobar la força per obrir-se va ser difícil, però la seva veu suau i comprensiva el va ajudar.En: Finding the strength to open up was difficult, but her gentle and understanding voice helped him.Ca: "Laia, em sento perdut amb la meva obra.En: "Laia, I feel lost with my work.Ca: Tinc por que no tingui sentit", va dir Marçal.En: I'm afraid it doesn't make sense," said Marçal.Ca: Laia va assentir amb comprensió.En: Laia nodded with understanding.Ca: "La creativitat ve del cor, no del cap.En: "Creativity comes from the heart, not the head.Ca: Has de deixar la por enrere.En: You have to leave fear behind."Ca: "Va arribar el matí següent i una activitat de grup complicada estava planejada: una meditació profunda que obligava a enfrontar-se als propis prejudicis.En: The next morning arrived, and a challenging group activity was planned: a deep meditation that forced one to confront their own prejudices.Ca: Marçal estava inquiet, però va decidir provar-ho.En: Marçal was uneasy, but decided to give it a try.Ca: Seure en cercle, amb els ulls tancats, va ser un repte.En: Sitting in a circle, with closed eyes, was a challenge.Ca: L'ambient era tens, però un silenci de pau va anar impregnant l'aire.En: The atmosphere was tense, but a peaceful silence began to permeate the air.Ca: Durant aquella sessió, alguna cosa va canviar.En: During that session, something changed.Ca: En el silenci de la seva ment, Marçal va visualitzar colors i formes noves, una cascada de llum que li va mostrar el camí.En: In the silence of his mind, Marçal visualized new colors and shapes, a cascade of light that showed him the way.Ca: Va sentir la pressió interna desfer-se, com si un corrent de riu s'emportés tots els seus dubtes.En: He felt the internal pressure dissolve, as if a river current were sweeping all his doubts away.Ca: Quan el retir va arribar al seu final, Marçal es va sentir renovat.En: When the retreat came to its end, Marçal felt renewed.Ca: Aquella revelació li donava energia.En: That revelation provided him with energy.Ca: Abans de marxar, va intercanviar contactes amb Laia i Gemma.En: Before leaving, he exchanged contacts with Laia and Gemma.Ca: Sabia que les seves noves amistats eren un ancoratge important pel camí que volia seguir.En: He knew that his new friendships were an important anchor for the path he wanted to follow.Ca: De tornada al seu estudi, Marçal no va perdre temps.En: Back in his studio, Marçal wasted no time.Ca: Els colors i les formes que va veure durant la meditació brollaven sobre el llenç.En: The colors and shapes he saw during the meditation burst onto the canvas.Ca: Tenia la confiança i estava disposat a mostrar la seva vulnerabilitat al món, perquè entenia que allà estava la veritable força de la seva art.En: He had confidence and was willing to show his vulnerability to the world because he understood that therein lay the true strength of his art.Ca: Montserrat li havia ensenyat una liçó que mai oblidaria.En: Montserrat had taught him a lesson he would never forget. Vocabulary Words:the summer: l'estiuthe rocks: les roquesthe backpack: la motxillathe anxiety: l'ansietatthe path: el camíthe desire: el desigto isolate: aïllar-sethe retreat: el retirto rethink: replantejarthe choices: les eleccionsthe corner: el racóthe group: el grupthe meditations: les meditacionsthe dusk: el capvesprethe strength: la forçagentle: suauunderstanding: comprensivalost: perdutenough: prouthe fear: la porto leave behind: deixar enrerethe morning: el matíchallenging: complicadato confront: enfrontar-seprejudices: els prejudicisthe tension: l'ambient tenssilence: silencito permeate: impregnarthe cascade: la cascadathe current: el corrent

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Heritage: A Journey Through Montserrat's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-27-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'aire d'estiu omplia el mercat proper al Monestir de Montserrat amb una olor de flors i espècies.En: The summer air filled the market near the Monestir de Montserrat with the scent of flowers and spices.Ca: Els núvols dansaven per damunt de les agulles de pedra, creant ombres que jugaven amb els colors vius dels productes a les parades.En: The clouds danced above the stone spires, creating shadows that played with the vivid colors of the products at the stalls.Ca: Enmig d'aquest escenari captivador, Laia, una estudiant d'art plena de pensaments, caminava amb pas dubtós.En: Amidst this captivating scene, Laia, an art student full of thoughts, walked with hesitant steps.Ca: Al seu costat, Pau, el seu amic de confiança, l'anima.En: By her side, Pau, her trusted friend, encouraged her.Ca: "No et preocupis tant, Laia. Trobaràs quelcom especial per a la teva àvia."En: "Don't worry so much, Laia. You'll find something special for your grandmother."Ca: Havien arribat fins aquí amb l'esperança que el mercat oferís un regal únic per a la seva àvia, que sempre l'havia inspirada a seguir les seves passions artístiques.En: They had come all this way with the hope that the market would offer a unique gift for her grandmother, who had always inspired her to follow her artistic passions.Ca: Laia volia que el regal simbolitzés el creixement personal i la connexió amb les seves arrels catalanes.En: Laia wanted the gift to symbolize personal growth and connection to her Catalan roots.Ca: Però, amb tantes opcions, se sentia perduda i paralitzada pels seus propis dubtes.En: But with so many options, she felt lost and paralyzed by her own doubts.Ca: "Hi ha tantes coses boniques," va murmurar Laia, mirant les paradetes plenes de catifes teixides a mà, ceràmiques pintades amb cura, i joies que brillaven sota el sol.En: "There are so many beautiful things," murmured Laia, looking at the stalls filled with handwoven rugs, carefully painted ceramics, and jewelry that sparkled under the sun.Ca: Marta, una artesana local coneguda per la seva destresa, observava detingudament els visitants.En: Marta, a local artisan known for her skill, was observing the visitors closely.Ca: Quan va veure la inquietud als ulls de Laia, Marta va somriure i els va convidar a apropar-se.En: When she saw the unrest in Laia's eyes, Marta smiled and invited them to come closer.Ca: "Busques alguna cosa especial?" va preguntar Marta amb veu càlida.En: "Are you looking for something special?" Marta asked warmly.Ca: Laia va assentir.En: Laia nodded.Ca: "Voldria trobar un regal per a la meva àvia. Alguna cosa que la toqui de veritat."En: "I'd like to find a gift for my grandmother. Something that truly touches her."Ca: Marta va pensar un moment i va posar davant de Laia una joia feta de pedres i metalls reciclats, amb un disseny que recordava els camins serpentejants de les muntanyes de Montserrat.En: Marta thought for a moment and placed before Laia a piece of jewelry made from recycled stones and metals, with a design reminiscent of the winding paths of the Montserrat mountains.Ca: "Aquest collaret és únic. Les pedres venen de la mateixa terra que ens envolta."En: "This necklace is unique. The stones come from the very land that surrounds us."Ca: Laia va tocar suaument el collaret.En: Laia gently touched the necklace.Ca: De sobte, va recordar les excursions amb la seva àvia entre els turons, les històries que li explicava sobre els esperits de la muntanya i la força de la naturalesa.En: Suddenly, she remembered the hikes with her grandmother among the hills, the stories she told her about the mountain spirits and the power of nature.Ca: Se sentia com si hagués trobat una connexió tangible amb els seus records i amb les seves arrels.En: It felt as if she had found a tangible connection to her memories and her roots.Ca: Aquesta joia no era simplement bonica; tenia un significat profund.En: This piece of jewelry wasn't just beautiful; it had a deep meaning.Ca: Amb un somriure d'alleujament, Laia va decidir seguir els seus instints.En: With a relieved smile, Laia decided to follow her instincts.Ca: Va comprar el collaret i se sentia renovada, amb una nova confiança en les seves eleccions i en el camí que estava traçant.En: She bought the necklace and felt renewed, with newfound confidence in her choices and the path she was forging.Ca: "Veus, Laia," va dir Pau amb entusiasme, "Has trobat exactament el que buscaves."En: "See, Laia," said Pau enthusiastically, "You found exactly what you were looking for."Ca: Mentre el sol es ponia i les ombres s'allargaven, Laia i Pau van deixar el mercat amb un sentiment de satisfacció.En: As the sun set and the shadows lengthened, Laia and Pau left the market with a feeling of satisfaction.Ca: Laia portava amb ella no només un regal, sinó una forta reafirmació de qui era i d'on venia.En: Laia carried with her not just a gift, but a strong reaffirmation of who she was and where she came from.Ca: Al final, havia après que les decisions encertades sovint venen del cor.En: In the end, she had learned that the right decisions often come from the heart. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airethe market: el mercatthe scent: l'olorthe clouds: els núvolsthe shadow: l'ombrathe student: l'estudianthesitant: dubtósthe trust: la confiançathe option: l'opcióparalyzed: paralitzadathe rug: la catifahandwoven: teixit a màthe artisan: l'artesanathe necklace: el collaretrecycled: reciclatsthe stones: les pedresthe design: el dissenyreminiscent: que recordathe mountain: la muntanyathe spirits: els esperitstangible: tangiblethe roots: les arrelsforging: traçantenthusiastically: amb entusiasmesatisfaction: satisfaccióto symbolize: simbolitzarcarefully: amb curaunique: únicthe hills: els turonssunset: la posta de sol

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mountains of Montserrat: A Journey of Sibling Rediscovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-27-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava amb força sobre les muntanyes de Montserrat.En: The sun shone brightly over the mountains of Montserrat.Ca: Les roques tenien formes estranyes, com si haguessin estat esculpides per gegants fa molt de temps.En: The rocks had strange shapes, as if they had been carved by giants a long time ago.Ca: Martí i Laia caminaven pel camí empedrat.En: Martí and Laia walked along the cobbled path.Ca: Feia setmanes que Laia havia tornat de l'estranger, però Martí encara la sentia lluny.En: It had been weeks since Laia had returned from abroad, but Martí still felt she was distant.Ca: —Laia, mira quina vista!En: "Laia, look at that view!"Ca: —va dir Martí, senyalant el monestir al fons.En: said Martí, pointing at the monastery in the distance.Ca: Laia es va aturar.En: Laia paused.Ca: Els seus ulls es van enfocar en el paisatge, però la seva ment era lluny.En: Her eyes focused on the landscape, but her mind was far away.Ca: Tot plegat era tan familiar i alhora tan estrany després de tants mesos fora.En: Everything was so familiar yet so strange after so many months away.Ca: —És bonic —va respondre Laia, amb una veu suau.En: "It's beautiful," Laia responded, in a soft voice.Ca: Martí es va acostar a la seva germana gran.En: Martí moved closer to his older sister.Ca: Sempre havien estat molt units.En: They had always been very close.Ca: Però ara, hi havia quelcom que els separava.En: But now, there was something that separated them.Ca: Era com si una ombra es negués a esvair-se.En: It was as if a shadow refused to disappear.Ca: —Estàs bé, Laia?En: "Are you okay, Laia?"Ca: —va preguntar, amb un to preocupat.En: he asked, with a concerned tone.Ca: Laia va girar el cap cap a ell.En: Laia turned her head towards him.Ca: Els seus ulls mostraven cansament i incertesa.En: Her eyes showed tiredness and uncertainty.Ca: Volia explicar-li moltes coses.En: She wanted to tell him many things.Ca: La soledat d'un lloc nou, l'emoció de l'aprenentatge, però també la por de perdre's en allò conegut.En: The loneliness of a new place, the excitement of learning, but also the fear of losing herself in the familiar.Ca: Van caminar fins arribar a un mirador.En: They walked until they reached a viewpoint.Ca: Les ombres dels núvols es movien ràpidament sobre la vall.En: The shadows of the clouds moved quickly over the valley.Ca: Martí va decidir que era el moment.En: Martí decided it was time.Ca: Va inhalar profundament.En: He inhaled deeply.Ca: —Laia, et veig diferent —va admetre Martí amb sinceritat—.En: "Laia, you seem different," Martí admitted sincerely.Ca: Vull ajudar-te, però no sé com.En: "I want to help you, but I don't know how."Ca: Laia es va recolzar a la barana del mirador.En: Laia leaned on the railing of the viewpoint.Ca: Allà, amb l'aire fresc de l'estiu, es va atrevir.En: There, with the fresh summer air, she dared.Ca: —No sé on encaixo ara —va confessar Laia—.En: "I don't know where I fit in now," Laia confessed.Ca: Tot ha canviat, però també jo he canviat.En: "Everything has changed, but I have changed too."Ca: Martí va sentir un pes al pit.En: Martí felt a weight on his chest.Ca: A poc a poc, es va acostar i va posar el seu braç al voltant d'ella.En: Slowly, he moved closer and put his arm around her.Ca: —Estem aquí, Laia.En: "We're here, Laia.Ca: Estic amb tu.En: I'm with you."Ca: Laia va deixar anar una llàgrima de felicitat compartida.En: Laia shed a tear of shared happiness.Ca: La muntanya s'havia convertit en el testimoni d'una promesa renovada.En: The mountain had become the witness of a renewed promise.Ca: Martí la va apretar amb força, i en aquell moment va entendre el valor del silenci i l'escolta.En: Martí held her tightly, and in that moment he understood the value of silence and listening.Ca: Al capvespre, mentre el sol s'ocultava darrere les majestuoses cimes, el cor de Laia es va sentir més tranquil.En: At dusk, as the sun hid behind the majestic peaks, Laia's heart felt more at peace.Ca: Martí havia trencat l'escut i havia mostrat l'amor sincer d'un germà.En: Martí had broken through the shield and had shown the sincere love of a brother.Ca: La soledat s'esvaïa i es transformava en un record que mai més no la separaria de casa.En: The loneliness faded and transformed into a memory that would never again separate her from home.Ca: Van tornar al monestir amb una nova llum.En: They returned to the monastery with a new light.Ca: Martí havia descobert la paciència i la comprensió, i Laia, un lloc al qual tornar sempre.En: Martí had discovered patience and understanding, and Laia, a place to always return to.Ca: Montserrat es convertia així en un punt de partida per a noves esperances i somnis compartits, un retorn per a ella, i per a ell, un descobriment del que realment significa ser germà.En: Montserrat thus became a starting point for new hopes and shared dreams, a return for her, and for him, a discovery of what it truly means to be a brother. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe mountains: les muntanyesthe rocks: les roquesstrange: estranyto carve: esculpirthe giants: els gegantsthe path: el camíto return: tornarabroad: l'estrangerthe monastery: el monestirthe landscape: el paisatgedistant: llunyto separate: separarthe shadow: l'ombratiredness: cansamentuncertainty: incertesaloneliness: la soledatthe viewpoint: el miradorthe valley: la vallto lean: recolzarthe railing: la baranato confess: confessarto fit: encaixarthe chest: el pitto shed: deixar anarhappiness: felicitatthe witness: el testimonithe dusk: el capvespremajestic: majestuósthe peace: la tranquil·litat

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sunrise of Friendship: A Journey Beyond Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-26-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la fresca del matí d'un estiu càlid, el sol començava a despuntar darrere les muntanyes de Montserrat, il·luminant el monestir amb una llum daurada.En: In the cool morning breeze of a warm summer, the sun began to emerge from behind the Montserrat mountains, illuminating the monastery with a golden light.Ca: Júlia i Oriol, amics de sempre, es preparaven per a una aventura que prometia ser inoblidable.En: Júlia and Oriol, lifelong friends, were preparing for an adventure that promised to be unforgettable.Ca: Júlia, amb la seva motxilla carregada d'il·lusió, tenia un sol objectiu en ment: arribar al cim de la muntanya per veure la sortida del sol des d'un mirador especial.En: Júlia, with her backpack filled with excitement, had a single goal in mind: reaching the mountain summit to see the sunrise from a special viewpoint.Ca: Oriol, en canvi, carregava a més del seu equipament, una preocupació amagada.En: Oriol, on the other hand, carried not only his equipment but also a hidden concern.Ca: Era conscient de la importància de la medicació que Júlia prenia cada dia.En: He was aware of the importance of the medication Júlia took every day.Ca: Però com a amic lleial, volia assegurar-se que res no pertorbés el projecte de Júlia.En: But as a loyal friend, he wanted to ensure nothing disturbed Júlia's plan.Ca: Els primers passos van ser fàcils.En: The first steps were easy.Ca: Els camins serpentejaven entre formacions rocoses i vegetació esplendorosa.En: The paths wound between rocky formations and lush vegetation.Ca: Júlia, curiosa com sempre, es meravellava amb cada detall.En: Júlia, curious as ever, marveled at every detail.Ca: Oriol, més prudent, s'assegurava que seguissin el sender correcte.En: Oriol, more cautious, ensured they followed the correct trail.Ca: Tot anava bé fins que, a mig camí, Júlia va notar una absència que li va glaçar el cor: la seva bossa de medicació no era amb ella.En: Everything was going well until, halfway, Júlia noticed an absence that chilled her heart: her medication bag was not with her.Ca: —Oriol! He perdut els meus medicaments! —va exclamar, amb la veu trontollant.En: "Oriol! I've lost my medications!" she exclaimed, with a trembling voice.Ca: Oriol es va aturar, analitzant la situació.En: Oriol stopped, analyzing the situation.Ca: "Podem tornar," va suggerir ell.En: "We can go back," he suggested.Ca: Però el sol començava a pujar i Júlia volia tant veure aquell espectacle natural...En: But the sun was rising, and Júlia so wanted to see that natural spectacle...Ca: En el silenci del bosc, Oriol va pensar ràpidament.En: In the silence of the forest, Oriol thought quickly.Ca: "Potser hi ha alguna cosa que podem fer," va dir.En: "Maybe there's something we can do," he said.Ca: Es va recordar que portava a la motxilla una ampolla amb una beguda isotònica que Júlia podria prendre per alleujar temporalment la seva condició.En: He remembered carrying a bottle of an isotonic drink in his backpack that Júlia could take to temporarily alleviate her condition.Ca: Amb aquesta solució, i amb les estrelles encara brillants al cel, van reprendre la marxa.En: With this solution, and with the stars still shining in the sky, they resumed their journey.Ca: Finalment, amb les primeres llums del dia, es van plantar al cim.En: Finally, with the first light of day, they stood at the summit.Ca: La vista era impressionant.En: The view was breathtaking.Ca: El sol escalfava suaument les muntanyes, la llum rebotant en els cims rocosos, banyant el monestir en un resplendor d'or.En: The sun gently warmed the mountains, the light bouncing off the rocky peaks, bathing the monastery in a golden glow.Ca: Júlia, amb els ulls brillants i el cor ple, va mirar Oriol.En: Júlia, with bright eyes and a full heart, looked at Oriol.Ca: "Gràcies," va dir.En: "Thank you," she said.Ca: "Gràcies per ser aquí."En: "Thank you for being here."Ca: Ella havia après que de vegades la seguretat i el goig es troben en el suport dels altres.En: She had learned that sometimes safety and joy are found in the support of others.Ca: Oriol havia demostrat ser més que un amic; un veritable escuder en la travessia de les muntanyes de l'amistat.En: Oriol had proven to be more than a friend; a true squire in the journey through the mountains of friendship.Ca: I així, amb el sol il·luminant el seu camí de tornada, van descendir de Montserrat, portant amb ells no només el record d'una sortida de sol, sinó també una lliçó eterna de confiança i companyia.En: And so, with the sun illuminating their path back, they descended from Montserrat, carrying with them not only the memory of a sunrise but also an eternal lesson of trust and companionship. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la frescathe monastery: el monestirthe adventure: l'aventurathe summit: el cimthe viewpoint: el miradorthe equipment: l'equipamentthe concern: la preocupacióthe path: el camíthe formations: les formacionsthe vegetation: la vegetacióthe detail: el detallthe trail: el senderthe absence: l'absènciathe bag: la bossathe medication: la medicacióthe voice: la veuthe forest: el boscthe drink: la begudathe condition: la condicióthe solution: la solucióthe stars: les estrellesthe light: la llumthe peaks: els cimsthe glow: el resplendorthe heart: el corthe safety: la seguretatthe joy: el goigthe journey: la travessiathe memory: el recordthe trust: la confiança

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