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«Sus heridas nos han curado». Viernes Santo. Reflexión desde el Carmelo
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«Sus heridas nos han curado». Viernes Santo. Reflexión desde el Carmelo

Good Friday Reflection

Meditating on the Passion and Death of Jesus

  • Today is Good Friday, a day to reflect on the passion and death of Jesus. The meditation begins by recalling Jesus in the Garden of Olives, where he prayed for the cup to be taken away but ultimately accepted God's will, leading to his crucifixion.
  • The reflection emphasizes that meditating on the cross is not just about an event distant from our lives; it involves recognizing our presence at the foot of the cross alongside Mary, sharing in Jesus' most tragic moments.

Questions About Jesus' Death

  • A central question arises: Was it necessary for Jesus to die in such a cruel manner? Why did he have to die so young after only three years of public life? These questions highlight the mystery surrounding his suffering and sacrifice.
  • The speaker notes that someone who lived authentically as light and truth could only end up facing such extreme consequences due to their unconditional love and commitment. This leads to understanding the cross as a symbol of God's merciful love.

Connection with Suffering in the World

  • The meditation encourages participants to unite their hearts with those who suffer globally—those who are ill or facing economic hardships—by praying for them while reflecting on Jesus' crucifixion. Looking at Jesus on the cross allows us to see their struggles too.
  • Listening to Jesus’ last words from the cross is crucial; they are meant for each individual, inviting us to open our hearts and receive messages relevant to our current lives, particularly regarding forgiveness. “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” encapsulates this teaching.

Embracing Forgiveness

  • The act of forgiving can be one of life's greatest challenges; thus, we are invited to bring forth our own burdens related to forgiveness under Christ's cross, acknowledging how much we need His grace in these areas.
  • Santa Teresa de Jesús reminds us that God’s goodness surpasses all evils we may commit; He does not hold grudges against us but rather seeks reconciliation through His mercy. We should never tire of receiving His forgiveness as He continuously offers it without exhaustion.

Hope Beyond Suffering

  • One significant grace derived from Christ's sacrifice is that He opened heaven's gates for humanity—a reassurance amidst fears about what lies beyond death. Reflecting beneath His cross helps affirm faith in God's eternal mercy and love towards us despite suffering or trials faced during life.
  • As we contemplate Christ’s promise—“Today you will be with me in paradise”—we recognize this moment as an opportunity for gratitude towards divine love and mercy extended toward humanity through suffering endured by Christ himself.

Maternal Intercession

  • In discussing graces from the cross, one profound gift is when Jesus entrusts Mary as a mother figure not just for John but symbolically for all believers—a reminder that she intercedes daily on behalf of her children before God’s throne.
  • This reflection also extends compassion towards mothers enduring pain due to their children's suffering while invoking Mary's intercession over global issues affecting families today—highlighting her role within Christian faith communities worldwide amidst adversity faced by many families today.

Addressing Doubts and Pain

  • "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" captures feelings of abandonment experienced during dark times—a relatable sentiment reflecting human struggles with doubt amid suffering encountered throughout life experiences.
  • Ultimately, even though doubts arise concerning purpose behind pain or loss experienced personally or collectively within society—the message conveyed here suggests uniting personal sufferings with those borne by Christ provides redemptive meaning through shared experience rooted deeply within faith traditions across generations.

Thirsting for Connection

  • When Jesus expresses “I thirst,” it signifies more than physical need—it symbolizes His deep longing for connection with humanity; a call urging individuals toward intimacy through relationship built upon mutual love exchanged between Creator & creation alike.

The Thirst of Jesus and Our Response

The Call to Serve

  • Santa Teresita emphasizes the need for our hands, feet, and service in fulfilling Jesus' mission. She reflects on the profound impact of Jesus' cry from the cross, expressing a deep desire to quench His thirst for souls.
  • The act of giving souls to Jesus is described as an exchange of love; she feels that by offering souls refreshed by His divine grace, she also satisfies her own spiritual thirst.

Understanding Suffering and Purpose

  • The speaker discusses how suffering can transform our darkest moments into fruitful experiences. This transformation brings light into our lives, suggesting that even pain has a purpose.
  • When Jesus declares "It is finished," it signifies the completion of His mission and opens the gates of heaven. Our life becomes about receiving what has already been given through Christ's sacrifice.

Trusting in Divine Providence

  • The phrase "Into Your hands I commend my spirit" illustrates profound trust in God amidst feelings of abandonment. It encourages believers to surrender their plans and struggles to God’s greater understanding.
  • Edit Stein's perspective highlights a childlike trust in God's support, contrasting it with self-reliance. True security comes from resting in God's strength rather than relying solely on human effort.

Reflecting on Jesus’ Words

  • Listeners are encouraged to contemplate each of Jesus' seven phrases from the cross, reflecting on their personal significance and how they resonate with current life situations.

A Historical Homily Reflection

  • An ancient homily presents a powerful narrative where God identifies with humanity's plight—becoming man for our sake and enduring suffering to restore us back to grace.
  • The imagery used describes various sufferings endured by Christ as acts meant to heal humanity’s brokenness, emphasizing His sacrificial love through vivid metaphors related to creation and redemption.

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Las reflexiones tratan sobre todo de comentar el Evangelio y textos de los Santos del Carmelo en clave orante y desde una lectura actual de los momentos que nos toca vivir cada día. Música: Samy Galí Comentario: fray Amando Cantó ocd Pasión de nuestro Señor Jesucristo según san Juan (18,1–19,42): C. Entonces se lo entregó para que lo crucificaran. Tomaron a Jesús, y él, cargando con la cruz, salió al sitio llamado «de la Calavera» (que en hebreo se dice Gólgota), donde lo crucificaron; y con él a otros dos, uno a cada lado, y en medio, Jesús. Y Pilato escribió un letrero y lo puso encima de la cruz; en él estaba escrito: «Jesús, el Nazareno, el rey de los judíos.» Leyeron el letrero muchos judíos, porque estaba cerca el lugar donde crucificaron a Jesús, y estaba escrito en hebreo, latín y griego. Entonces los sumos sacerdotes de los judíos dijeron a Pilato: S. «No, escribas: "El rey de los judíos", sino: "Éste ha dicho: Soy el rey de los judíos."» C. Pilato les contestó: S. «Lo escrito, escrito está.» C. Los soldados, cuando crucificaron a Jesús, cogieron su ropa, haciendo cuatro partes, una para cada soldado, y apartaron la túnica. Era una túnica sin costura, tejida toda de una pieza de arriba abajo. Y se dijeron: S. «No la rasguemos, sino echemos a suerte, a ver a quién le toca.» C. Así se cumplió la Escritura: «Se repartieron mis ropas y echaron a suerte mi túnica». Esto hicieron los soldados. Junto a la cruz de Jesús estaban su madre, la hermana de María, la Magdalena. Jesús, al ver a su madre y cerca al discípulo que tanto quería, dijo a su madre: + «Mujer, ahí tienes a tu hijo.» C. Luego, dijo al discípulo: + «Ahí tienes a tu madre.» C. Y desde aquella hora, el discípulo la recibió en su casa. Después de esto, sabiendo Jesús que todo había llegado a su término, para que se cumpliera la Escritura dijo: + «Tengo sed.» C. Había allí un jarro lleno de vinagre. Y, sujetando una esponja empapada en vinagre a una caña de hisopo, se la acercaron a la boca. Jesús, cuando tomó el vinagre, dijo: + «Está cumplido.» C. E, inclinando la cabeza, entregó el espíritu. Los judíos entonces, como era el día de la Preparación, para que no se quedaran los cuerpos en la cruz el sábado, porque aquel sábado era un día solemne, pidieron a Pilato que les quebraran las piernas y que los quitaran. Fueron los soldados, le quebraron las piernas al primero y luego al otro que habían crucificado con él; pero al llegar a Jesús, viendo que ya había muerto, no le quebraron las piernas, sino que uno de los soldados, con la lanza, le traspasó el costado, y al punto salió sangre y agua. El que lo vio da testimonio, y su testimonio es verdadero, y él sabe que dice verdad, para que también vosotros creáis. Esto ocurrió para que se cumpliera la Escritura: «No le quebrarán un hueso»; y en otro lugar la Escritura dice: «Mirarán al que atravesaron.» Después de esto, José de Arimatea, que era discípulo clandestino de Jesús por miedo a los judíos, pidió a Pilato que le dejara llevarse el cuerpo de Jesús. Y Pilato lo autorizó. Él fue entonces y se llevó el cuerpo. Llegó también Nicodemo, el que había ido a verlo de noche, y trajo unas cien libras de una mixtura de mirra y áloe. Tomaron el cuerpo de Jesús y lo vendaron todo, con los aromas, según se acostumbra a enterrar entre los judíos. Había un huerto en el sitio donde lo crucificaron, y en el huerto un sepulcro nuevo donde nadie había sido enterrado todavía. Y como para los judíos era el día de la Preparación, y el sepulcro estaba cerca, pusieron allí a Jesús.