Minuto de Dios

Minuto de Dios (in English Minute of God) is a Colombian non-profit Catholic religious organization founded by Rafael García Herreros.

[4] Minuto de Dios began as a radio program that reflect on God, the human being, and the responsibilities all christians have with their society and its transformation.

[3] Within weeks of beginning the program, Father García Herreros was approached by the Beneficencia de Cundinamarca and offered a monthly sponsorship of 1,500 pesos, which the priest promptly distributed in three installments to the poor.

The first home was built on the site in 1957, and the next year, the Corporación Minuto de Dios was founded, marking the beginnings of wider social activity.

When President Belisario Betancur received the Prince of Asturias Award in 1983, he donated its prize money to Minuto de Dios.

[7] García Herreros remained the host of the program until his death in 1992; he died the night of that year's Banquete del Millón.

[11] In 1992, Minuto de Dios opened a confectionery geared toward producing candy for export, with the goal of creating 25,000 new jobs.