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Día 7, Los dones de la comunión. “Luego, abrieron sus tesoros y le ofrecieron oro, incienso y mirra” (Mateo 2:11)
Escritura
Meditación En nuestro viaje a Belén, la ciudad del pan, contemplamos a los reyes magos que vinieron a rendir homenaje al Niño Jesús. Abrieron sus tesoros y ofrecieron al rey recién nacido sus regalos de oro, incienso y mirra. ¿Qué regalos hemos preparado para ofrecer al rey que viene a iluminar nuestras vidas y conducirnos a la gracia de la unidad? Sabemos que Dios no quiere nuestras riquezas ni ofrendas quemadas, sino que su poder actúa a través de nuestra pobreza. Preparemos entonces para él el regalo de un corazón lleno de amor. Arrodillarse en el acto de adoración requiere corazones contritos por el pecado que nos divide y obedientes a Aquel a quien servimos. Esta obediencia revive, sana y reconcilia todo lo que está roto o herido en nosotros, a nuestro alrededor y entre nosotros como cristianos. Oración Señor Dios, te has revelado en la epifanía de tu Hijo tanto a los que esperaban desde hace tiempo tu venida, como a los que no te esperaban. Tú conoces el sufrimiento que nos rodea, el dolor causado por nuestras divisiones. Te pedimos que permitas que nuestros corazones y nuestras mentes te conozcan. Mientras nos unimos a los reyes magos que vienen de lejos, te pedimos que abras nuestros corazones a tu amor y al amor de nuestros hermanos y hermanas que nos rodean. Recibe nuestra oración en el nombre de tu Hijo Jesucristo que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo. Amén. |
Day 7, The gifts of communion. “Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11)
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Meditation In our journey to Bethlehem, the city of bread, we contemplate the wise men who came to pay homage to the Christ Child. They opened their treasures, and offered the new-born king their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. What gifts have we prepared to offer the king who comes to illuminate our lives and lead us to the grace of unity? We know that God does not want our riches and burnt offerings, but rather that his power works through our poverty. Let us then prepare for him the gift of a heart full of love. Kneeling in worship requires hearts that are contrite for the sin that divides us and obedient to the One we serve. This obedience revives, heals and reconciles everything that is broken or wounded in us, around us, and among us as Christians. Prayer Lord God, you have revealed yourself in the epiphany of your Son both to those who have long awaited for your coming, and to those who were not expecting you. You know the suffering that surrounds us, the pain caused by our divisions. We ask you to enable our hearts and our minds to know you. As we join the wise men com- ing from afar, we pray that you open our hearts to your love and to the love of our brothers and sisters around us. Receive our prayer in the name of your Son Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen. |
Day 7, Monday, January 23, 2022: The Gift of communion, “Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Gospel lesson Matthew 6:19-21
Deacon Andy Dimas, St. Anne's Parish
Closing: Chant of the Gregorian Priest in Aramaic language, Pope Francis attending
Deacon Andy Dimas, St. Anne's Parish
Closing: Chant of the Gregorian Priest in Aramaic language, Pope Francis attending
