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Salmo 118; 1 Cor 2,6-10; Mt 5,17-37. VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis' new apostolic exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad) is being broadly praised for much of its guidance on paths to holiness — but also has been. Allow me the grace to be able to take a joke and to discover in life a bit of joy, and to be able to share it with others”. [88] Bull Misericordiae Vultus (11 April 2015), 9: AAS 107 (2015), 405. The discernment of spirits liberates us from rigidity, which has no place before the perennial “today” of the risen Lord. Discernment is necessary not only at extraordinary times, when we need to resolve grave problems and make crucial decisions. We need the Spirit’s prompting, lest we be paralyzed by fear and excessive caution, lest we grow used to keeping within safe bounds. Similarly, when we allow ourselves to be caught up in superficial information, instant communication and virtual reality, we can waste precious time and become indifferent to the suffering flesh of our brothers and sisters. [105] JOHN PAUL II, Apostolic Exhortation Vita Consecrata (25 March 1996), 42: AAS 88 (1996), 416. Nor can this battle be reduced to the struggle against our human weaknesses and proclivities (be they laziness, lust, envy, jealousy or any others). 35-36). “REJOICE AND BE GLAD” (Mt 5:12), Jesus tells those persecuted or humiliated for his sake. Surely these two: the Lord and our neighbour. 160. The common life, whether in the family, the parish, the religious community or any other, is made up of small everyday things. How can we know if something comes from the Holy Spirit or if it stems from the spirit of the world or the spirit of the devil? It is a gift which we must implore. As Saint John Paul II said: “If we truly start out anew from the contemplation of Christ, we must learn to see him especially in the faces of those with whom he himself wished to be identified”. While it is true that the word “justice” can be a synonym for faithfulness to God’s will in every aspect of our life, if we give the word too general a meaning, we forget that it is shown especially in justice towards those who are most vulnerable: “Seek justice, correct oppression; defend the fatherless, plead for the widow” (Is 1:17). Yet in reality, our prayer will be all the more pleasing to God and more effective for our growth in holiness if, through intercession, we attempt to practise the twofold commandment that Jesus left us. To avoid this, we do well to keep reminding ourselves that there is a hierarchy of virtues that bids us seek what is essential. The devil does not need to possess us. What we need to contemplate is the totality of their life, their entire journey of growth in holiness, the reflection of Jesus Christ that emerges when we grasp their overall meaning as a person.[26]. This shows an exemplary imitation of Christ, one worthy of the admiration of the faithful. We need, though, to ask the Holy Spirit to liberate us and to expel the fear that makes us ban him from certain parts of our lives. When we feel overwhelmed, we can always cling to the anchor of prayer, which puts us back in God’s hands and the source of our peace. God’s word invites us clearly to “stand against the wiles of the devil” (Eph 6:11) and to “quench all the flaming darts of the evil one” (Eph 6:16). The world has no desire to mourn; it would rather disregard painful situations, cover them up or hide them. Indeed, in times when women tended to be most ignored or overlooked, the Holy Spirit raised up saints whose attractiveness produced new spiritual vigour and important reforms in the Church. Responsive Grid Layouts With Script. 1970. Without the wisdom of discernment, we can easily become prey to every passing trend. gaudete et exsultate - lanza de dios blog. They end up weakened and corrupted. Saint John of the Cross told one of his followers: “You are living with others in order to be fashioned and tried”. 128. 158. [34], 36. [120] Cf. [67], “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. [67] The order of the second and third Beatitudes varies in accordance with the different textual traditions. 136. Jesus’ words are few and straightforward, yet practical and valid for everyone, for Christianity is meant above all to be put into practice. Our enemies too are to be treated “with meekness” (2 Tim 2:25). [96] And he added advice on how to keep the devil at bay: “Rejoice in the good of others as if it were your own, and desire that they be given precedence over you in all things; this you should do wholeheartedly. Above all, it invites us to realize that “a great cloud of witnesses” (12:1) impels us to advance constantly towards the goal. 30, a. They may well be false prophets, who use religion for their own purposes, to promote their own psychological or intellectual theories. And if there are times in our community when we question what ought to be done, “let us pursue what makes for peace” (Rom 14:19), for unity is preferable to conflict.[74]. [100] That joy brings deep security, serene hope and a spiritual fulfilment that the world cannot understand or appreciate. The gift of discernment has become all the more necessary today, since contemporary life offers immense possibilities for action and distraction, and the world presents all of them as valid and good. Then my glance fell upon the poor invalid whom I was supporting. My modest goal is to repropose the call to holiness in a practical way for our own time, with all its risks, challenges and opportunities. To read the full text of GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE, click here. To those who sow peace Jesus makes this magnificent promise: “They will be called children of God” (Mt 5:9). We might call them “the middle class of holiness”. One more step. 5:12), the document was released in early April. It can have many names: individualism, spiritualism, living in a little world, addiction, intransigence, the rejection of new ideas and approaches, dogmatism, nostalgia, pessimism, hiding behind rules and regulations. The Lord asks everything of us, and in return he offers us true life, the happiness for which we were created. A terrible reality, mysterious and frightful. Indeed, with the scraps of this frail humanity, the Lord will shape his final work of art. Saint Thomas Aquinas reminded us that the precepts added to the Gospel by the Church should be imposed with moderation “lest the conduct of the faithful become burdensome”, for then our religion would become a form of servitude.[64]. Allow the Spirit to forge in you the personal mystery that can reflect Jesus Christ in today’s world. The path of holiness is a source of peace and joy, given to us by the Spirit. It can affect groups, movements and communities, and it explains why so often they begin with an intense life in the Spirit, only to end up fossilized… or corrupt. £6.10 + £2.24 P&P. 43. Here, Pope Francis tells us that he does not intend to develop a complete description of the Christian life of . At other times, persecution can take the form of gibes that try to caricature our faith and make us seem ridiculous. They find an exclusive concern with this world to be narrow and stifling, and, amid their own concerns and commitments, they long for God, losing themselves in praise and contemplation of the Lord. Jesus promises that those who are pure in heart “will see God”. Mt 5:3-12; Lk 6:20-23). El título corresponde a las últimas frases de las bienaventuranzas: "Alegraos y regocijaos porque vuestra recompensa será grande en los . This document provides the doctrinal bases for understanding Christian salvation in reference to contemporary neo-gnostic and neo-pelagian tendencies. [70] He or she is consoled, not by the world but by Jesus. Merciful. 15:19). [29] As a result, we come to resent our mission, our commitment grows slack, and our generous and ready spirit of service begins to flag. Pope Francis' third and latest apostolic exhortation makes the case for holiness for everyone. True enough, the biblical authors had limited conceptual resources for expressing certain realities, and in Jesus’ time epilepsy, for example, could easily be confused with demonic possession. Grant me a healthy body, and the necessary good humour to maintain it. It is not good when we look down on others like heartless judges, lording it over them and always trying to teach them lessons. 96. The Diocese of Parramatta reaffirms the wise axiom attributed to Saint Augustine of Hippo: “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, freedom; in all things, charity.” In this spirit, Catholic Outlook publishes a variety of Catholic viewpoints. When reading Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Gaudete Et Exsultate, I couldn't help but be reminded of Leon Bloy's famous line, "The only real sadness, the only real failure, the only great tragedy in life, is not to become a saint," which Pope Francis actually quotes in the document.In a time of the Church when the verbiage of evangelization is at the fore, and praise God for . 4. An essential condition for progress in discernment is a growing understanding of God’s patience and his timetable, which are never our own. The Beatitudes are like a Christian’s identity card. She does not let us remain fallen and at times she takes us into her arms without judging us. It reads: “Almighty and most merciful God, who brought forth from the rock a spring of living water for your thirsting people: bring forth tears of compunction from our hardness of heart, that we may grieve for our sins, and, by your mercy, obtain their forgiveness” (cf. But I think too of all those unknown or forgotten women who, each in her own way, sustained and transformed families and communities by the power of their witness. CAPÍTULO . Very often it is a holiness found in our next-door neighbours, those who, living in our midst, reflect God’s presence. The New Zealand bishops rightly teach us that we are capable of loving with the Lord’s unconditional love, because the risen Lord shares his powerful life with our fragile lives: “His love set no limits and, once given, was never taken back. ¿Cómo actualizar el contenido del Credo para los hombres y mujeres del siglo XXI? A heart that loves God and neighbour (cf. This is not easy today, in a world that thinks it can keep something for itself, the fruits of its own creativity or freedom”.[61]. £10.48 + £15.47 P&P. Rejoice and Be Glad Guadete et Exsultate Pope Francis. [91] Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (24 November 2013), 197: AAS 105 (2013), 1103. So we cannot claim that our way of understanding this truth authorizes us to exercise a strict supervision over others’ lives. While lamenting a “lack of joy and hope” as an obstacle to evangelization, he extols the “delightful and comforting joy of evangelizing”, linked to “an interior enthusiasm that nobody and nothing can quench”. We will find it hard to feel and show any real concern for those in need, unless we are able to cultivate a certain simplicity of life, resisting the feverish demands of a consumer society, which leave us impoverished and unsatisfied, anxious to have it all now. Even in Catholic media, limits can be overstepped, defamation and slander can become commonplace, and all ethical standards and respect for the good name of others can be abandoned. As the sainted Cura Brochero observed: “What good is it when Lucifer promises you freedom and showers you with all his benefits, if those benefits are false, deceptive and poisonous?”[122], 163. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God”. It can also be an object of study and reflection, but only to help us better live the Gospel in our daily lives. God asks everything of us, yet he also gives everything to us. “Everybody was kind to me; it was as though everyone loved me... Not only did I feel [happiness and consolation] in my own soul, but the whole outside world also seemed to me full of charm and delight”.[115]. The Father readily reveals himself to the lowly (cf. GE is divided in five chapters and is a meditation on how to joyfully respond to Christ's invitation to strive for holiness in daily life. After his resurrection, wherever the disciples went, there was “much joy” (Acts 8:8). She teaches us the way of holiness and she walks ever at our side. All this is important. 139. These witnesses may include our own mothers, grandmothers or other loved ones (cf. Modernidad y política. This Beatitude speaks of those whose hearts are simple, pure and undefiled, for a heart capable of love admits nothing that might harm, weaken or endanger that love. Try to do so by listening to God in prayer and recognizing the signs that he gives you. Ultimately, discernment leads to the wellspring of undying life: to know the Father, the only true God, and the one whom he has sent, Jesus Christ (cf. Reacting with meekness and humility: that is holiness. The bishops of West Africa have observed that “we are being called in the spirit of the New Evangelization to be evangelized and to evangelize through the empowering of all you, the baptized, to take up your roles as salt of the earth and light of the world wherever you find yourselves”. Just as you cannot understand Christ apart from the kingdom he came to bring, so too your personal mission is inseparable from the building of that kingdom: “Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness” (Mt 6:33). From the heart’s intentions come the desires and the deepest decisions that determine our actions. Be holy by living out your commitment with joy. 9, 13. Then we have to decide whether it is new wine brought by God or an illusion created by the spirit of this world or the spirit of the devil. Por Papa Francisco. [77] We need to be artisans of peace, for building peace is a craft that demands serenity, creativity, sensitivity and skill. He bids us spend our lives in his service. 11:1-12:3). Jesus says: “My peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace” (Jn 14:27). [59] The saints avoided putting trust in their own works: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you empty-handed, for I do not ask you, Lord, to count my works. Gaudete et exultate. “Shout and sing for joy!” (Is 12:6). We can think that because we know something, or are able to explain it in certain terms, we are already saints, perfect and better than the “ignorant masses”. Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you” (6:36-38). For Christians, this involves a constant and healthy unease. She does not need us to tell her what is happening in our lives. [55] Subsequently, the Council of Trent, while emphasizing the importance of our cooperation for spiritual growth, reaffirmed that dogmatic teaching: “We are said to be justified gratuitously because nothing that precedes justification, neither faith nor works, merits the grace of justification; for ‘if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise, grace would no longer be grace’ (Rom 11:6)”. The important thing is that each believer discern his or her own path, that they bring out the very best of themselves, the most personal gifts that God has placed in their hearts (cf. Still, some Christians insist on taking another path, that of justification by their own efforts, the worship of the human will and their own abilities. The newest agency of the Diocese of Parramatta, Catholic Diocese of Parramatta Limited (CDPSL), had an extraordinary year in 2022, following two difficult COVID impacted years.... With the World Day of the Sick approaching on 11 February 2023, Dr Michael Tan, a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Parramatta, is hosting a special session connecting... A reflection for the Friday of the Third Week of Advent... Organisations committed to human development are concerned to do more than meet individual needs. It is also a constant struggle against the devil, the prince of evil. Acts 4:29, 9:28, 28:31; 2 Cor 3:12; Eph 3:12; Heb 3:6, 10:19). Still, he asks us to examine what is within us – our desires, anxieties, fears and questions – and what takes place all around us – “the signs of the times” – and thus to recognize the paths that lead to complete freedom. Ultimately, it is the reign of pride and vanity, where each person thinks he or she has the right to dominate others. 1 Pet 3:16). Generosity too is demanded, for “it is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). I may even embellish it the second time around and keep spreading it… And the more harm it does, the more satisfaction I seem to derive from it. She does not let us remain fallen and at times she takes us into her arms without judging us. The result is a dangerous dichotomy, since things can be said there that would be unacceptable in public discourse, and people look to compensate for their own discontent by lashing out at others. 44. “We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong” (2 Cor 13:9). Christ, in a word, “is our peace” (Eph 2:14); he came “to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Lk 1:79). Discernment is necessary not only at extraordinary times, when we need to resolve grave problems and make crucial decisions. [3] SECOND VATICAN ECUMENICAL COUNCIL, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lumen Gentium, 9. Or they relativize it, as if there are other more important matters, or the only thing that counts is one particular ethical issue or cause that they themselves defend. OF THE HOLY FATHER It is not easy to grasp the truth that we have received from the Lord. Christian joy is usually accompanied by a sense of humour. How to Design for 3D Printing. The Latin title, "Rejoice and Be Glad", comes from Matthew 5:12, part of the Sermon on the Mount - "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven". [123] Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (24 November 2013), 85: AAS 105 (2013), 1056. 9, ad 1: “But here grace is to some extent imperfect, inasmuch as it does not completely heal man, as we have said”. Everything then appears acceptable: deception, slander, egotism and other subtle forms of self-centredness, for “even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light” (2 Cor 11:14). Saint John Paul II warned of the temptation on the part of those in the Church who are more highly educated “to feel somehow superior to other members of the faithful”. [124] The tomb of Saint Ignatius of Loyola bears this thought-provoking inscription: Non coerceri a maximo, conteneri tamen a minimo divinum est (“Not to be confined by the greatest, yet to be contained within the smallest, is truly divine”). When we let down our guard, he takes advantage of it to destroy our lives, our families and our communities. In this way they can embrace Saint Paul’s exhortation: “Weep with those who weep” (Rom 12:15). And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts...” (Phil 4:6-7). Avec Sainte Jeanne de Chantal, il a fondé l'ordre de La Visitation Sainte-Marie en 1610. 144. We can get so caught up in ourselves that we are unable to recognize God’s gifts.[101]. Be holy by working for the common good and renouncing personal gain.[14]. My modest goal is to repropose the call to holiness in a practical way for our own time, with all its risks, challenges and opportunities. Gaudete Et Exsultate: On . Christ says: “Learn from me; for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Mt 11:29). Here I would like to mention two false forms of holiness that can lead us astray: gnosticism and pelagianism. Paul speaks of meekness as one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit (cf. Diocese of Parramatta. [84] We cannot uphold an ideal of holiness that would ignore injustice in a world where some revel, spend with abandon and live only for the latest consumer goods, even as others look on from afar, living their entire lives in abject poverty. Then your light shall break forth like the dawn” (58:7-8). “Abstain from every form of evil” (1 Thess 5:22). Mt 5:3-12). 105. Are you married? Hedonism and consumerism can prove our downfall, for when we are obsessed with our own pleasure, we end up being all too concerned about ourselves and our rights, and we feel a desperate need for free time to enjoy ourselves. If we are too concerned with ourselves, we will have no time left for others”.[94]. For each disciple, it is essential to spend time with the Master, to listen to his words, and to learn from him always. [113] So let me ask you: Are there moments when you place yourself quietly in the Lord’s presence, when you calmly spend time with him, when you bask in his gaze? 68. 146. Do not be afraid to let yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit. [99] THOMAS AQUINAS, Summa Theologiae, I-II, q. ad Romanos, 9, 11: PG 60, 470. [38] Cf. Grace acts in history; ordinarily it takes hold of us and transforms us progressively. [110] ID., Counsels to a Religious on How to Attain Perfection, 9. This battle is sweet, for it allows us to rejoice each time the Lord triumphs in our lives. What follows is not meant to be a treatise on holiness, containing definitions and distinctions helpful for understanding this important subject, or a discussion of the various means of sanctification. 93. [99] Having received the beautiful gift of God’s word, we embrace it “in much affliction, with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit” (1 Thess 1:6). We should never forget this. I will not pause to explain the means of sanctification already known to us: the various methods of prayer, the inestimable sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation, the offering of personal sacrifices, different forms of devotion, spiritual direction, and many others as well. The other harmful ideological error is found in those who find suspect the social engagement of others, seeing it as superficial, worldly, secular, materialist, communist or populist. 110. Las ideologías que mutilan el corazón del evangelio. The Lord will bring it to fulfilment despite your mistakes and missteps, provided that you do not abandon the path of love but remain ever open to his supernatural grace, which purifies and enlightens. It is my hope that these pages will prove helpful by enabling the whole Church to devote herself anew to promoting the desire for holiness. 133. Hard times may come, when the cross casts its shadow, yet nothing can destroy the supernatural joy that “adapts and changes, but always endures, even as a flicker of light born of our personal certainty that, when everything is said and done, we are infinitely loved”. This is what we see him doing with his disciples. “Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. “Keep awake” (Mt 24:42; Mk 13:35). [83] SOCIAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION OF THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS, Open Letter to the Members of Parliament, The Common Good or Exclusion: A Choice for Canadians (1 February 2001), 9. Much energy is expended on fleeing from situations of suffering in the belief that reality can be concealed. This does not mean walking around with eyes lowered, not saying a word and fleeing the company of others. I am not referring to a rationalism inimical to Christian faith. 175. He does not want to enter our lives to cripple or diminish them, but to bring them to fulfilment. The processes of beatification and canonization recognize the signs of heroic virtue, the sacrifice of one’s life in martyrdom, and certain cases where a life is constantly offered for others, even until death. It speaks of Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Gideon and others (cf. [120] Indeed, in leaving us the Our Father, Jesus wanted us to conclude by asking the Father to “deliver us from evil”. The word of God exhorts us to “put away all bitterness and wrath and wrangling and slander, together with all malice” (Eph 4:31). Gaudete et Exsultate; Cápsula 6. Indeed, once we think we are rich, we can become so self-satisfied that we leave no room for God’s word, for the love of our brothers and sisters, or for the enjoyment of the most important things in life. Even when someone’s life appears completely wrecked, even when we see it devastated by vices or addictions, God is present there. After the resurrection, when the disciples went forth in all directions, the Lord accompanied them (cf. It indicates a personal being who assails us. In the Eucharist, the one true God receives the greatest worship the world can give him, for it is Christ himself who is offered. We see this in Saint Josephine Bakhita: “Abducted and sold into slavery at the tender age of seven, she suffered much at the hands of cruel masters. Their wondering helps us to wonder, their questions question us”. [83], Ideologies striking at the heart of the Gospel. Certainly, spiritual discernment does not exclude existential, psychological, sociological or moral insights drawn from the human sciences. [34] Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (24 November 2013), 94: AAS 105 (2013), 1060. Lk 5:4). Saint Paul says that what truly counts is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6). Thus, Gaudete et Exsultate means in English,"Rejoiceand be glad." For easy reference and citation, item numbers are assigned for each paragraph or a set of paragraphs. [46] When some of them tell the weak that all things can be accomplished with God’s grace, deep down they tend to give the idea that all things are possible by the human will, as if it were something pure, perfect, all-powerful, to which grace is then added. [42], 46. 160. 91. 143. Acts 5:41; Phil 1:29; Col 1:24; 2 Tim 1:12; 1 Pet 2:20, 4:14-16; Rev 2:10). Vocación universal a la santidad y santidad canonizada Prolusión en la Conferencia "Modelos de santidad y Canonizaciones a 40 años de la constitución apostólica Divinus Perfectionis Magister" For this reason, in the Gospel of Luke we do not hear the words, “Be perfect” (Mt 5:48), but rather, “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Lk 9:54), or allow the zealous to uproot the tares growing among the wheat (cf. [121] Cf. Jesus says that they will be satisfied, for sooner or later justice will come. [84] The Fifth General Conference of the Latin American and Caribbean Bishops, echoing the Church’s constant teaching, stated that human beings “are always sacred, from their conception, at all stages of existence, until their natural death, and after death”, and that life must be safeguarded “starting at conception, in all its stages, until natural death” (Aparecida Document, 29 June 2007, 388; 464). 97. For the Lord has chosen each one of us “to be holy and blameless before him in love” (Eph 1:4). Are you in a position of authority? Let us ask the Lord for the grace not to hesitate when the Spirit calls us to take a step forward. 20. This is one of the great convictions that the Church has come firmly to hold. “As the day now approached on which she was to depart this life, a day known to you but not to us, it came about, as I believe by your secret arrangement, that she and I stood alone leaning in a window that looked onto a garden… We opened wide our hearts to drink in the streams of your fountain, the source of life that is in you... And as we spoke of that wisdom and strained after it, we touched it in some measure by the impetus of our hearts... eternal life might be like that one moment of knowledge which we now sighed after”.[106]. A close friend of mine, a lay person called me up some days ago to tell me joyfully: "I understood it well!"He was referring to the new Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis entitled Gaudete et Exsultate, or Rejoice and Be Glad (March 19, 2018), which focuses on the call to holiness in today's world.Indeed, the papal text is quite readable; the language is simple . At other times, we need only find a more perfect way of doing what we are already doing: “There are inspirations that tend solely to perfect in an extraordinary way the ordinary things we do in life”. [117] In the life of God’s pilgrim people, there can be many simple gestures of pure adoration, as when “the gaze of a pilgrim rests on an image that symbolizes God’s affection and closeness. 1168-1170: “One of our greatest needs is defence against that evil which we call the devil… Evil is not simply a deficiency, it is an efficiency, a living spiritual being, perverted and perverting. The devil does not need to possess us. We receive so much from the Lord “for our enjoyment” (1 Tim 6:17), that sadness can be a sign of ingratitude. 169. In effect, doctrine, or better, our understanding and expression of it, “is not a closed system, devoid of the dynamic capacity to pose questions, doubts, inquiries… The questions of our people, their suffering, their struggles, their dreams, their trials and their worries, all possess an interpretational value that we cannot ignore if we want to take the principle of the incarnation seriously. gaudete et exsultate en 65 citas catalunya religió. All of us, but especially the young, are immersed in a culture of zapping. Ps 37:9.11). This was the case with the pelagians and semi-pelagians. [35], An intellect without God and without flesh, 37. Sooner or later, we have to face our true selves and let the Lord enter. 131. [73] Detraction and calumny are acts of terrorism: a bomb is thrown, it explodes and the attacker walks away calm and contented. 1962, p. [110]). In this way, every minute of our lives can be a step along the path to growth in holiness. “Keep awake” (Mt 24:42; Mk 13:35). In this way, we will share a happiness that the world will not be able to take from us. He suggests that, if a wrongful action of one of our brothers or sisters troubles us, we should try to correct them, but “with a spirit of meekness”, since “you too could be tempted” (Gal 6:1). Could the Holy Spirit urge us to carry out a mission and then ask us to abandon it, or not fully engage in it, so as to preserve our inner peace? Though completely realistic, they radiate a positive and hopeful spirit. [114] Cf. [7] Saint John Paul II reminded us that “the witness to Christ borne even to the shedding of blood has become a common inheritance of Catholics, Orthodox, Anglicans and Protestants”. [98] So let us not fall into the temptation of looking for security in success, vain pleasures, possessions, power over others or social status. Gaudete et Exsultate: Capítulo 5 Integrantes: Andrés Granda Juan Ignacio Ureta Mario Marquina Luis Oré 159-161 El combate y la vigilancia (159) -Combate contra mentalidad mundana. [29] We need to distinguish between this kind of superficial entertainment and a healthy culture of leisure, which opens us to others and to reality itself in a spirit of openness and contemplation. This battle is sweet, for it allows us to rejoice each time the Lord triumphs in our lives. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God”, 87. Fuentes, Marco y Contenido de Gaudete Et Exsultate, 2018 [Texto] JoséManuelMarínMena. He calls us to share in the life of those most in need, the life lived by the Apostles, and ultimately to configure ourselves to Jesus who, though rich, “made himself poor” (2 Cor 8:9). [53] Saint Basil the Great remarked that the faithful glory in God alone, for “they realize that they lack true justice and are justified only through faith in Christ”. His deep compassion reached out to others. Then we have to decide whether it is new wine brought by God or an illusion created by the spirit of this world or the spirit of the devil. Catechesis, General Audience of 19 November 2014: Insegnamenti II/2 (2014), 555. They are two heresies from early Christian times, yet they continue to plague us. Signs of holiness in today's world. That is why Jesus calls blessed those who are poor in spirit, those who have a poor heart, for there the Lord can enter with his perennial newness. Now it was not intelligence that took the place of mystery and grace, but our human will. Their testimony reminds us that, more than bureaucrats and functionaries, the Church needs passionate missionaries, enthusiastic about sharing true life. This Beatitude makes us think of the many endless situations of war in our world. Matthew sums it up in one golden rule: “In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you” (7:12). In the twenty-fifth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel (vv. Nor does history vanish. Gaudete et exsultate (Alegraos y regocijaos) es el título de la nueva exhortación apostólica que el Papa Francisco ha querido dedicar a la llamada a la santidad en el mundo de hoy. [124] It involves striving untrammelled for all that is great, better and more beautiful, while at the same time being concerned for the little things, for each day’s responsibilities and commitments. It is also a constant struggle against the devil, the prince of evil. That is another sacrifice that brings holiness. [39] Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (24 November 2013), 40: AAS 105 (2013), 1037. gaudete et exsultate nueva exhortaciÓn apostÓlica de. 58. FAUSTO GÓMEZ OP. I ask that we never regard prayerful silence as a form of escape and rejection of the world around us. 2 Tim 2:22), for “the harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace” (Jas 3:18). 151. We should always remember that discernment is a grace. It did not make him hesitant, timid or self-conscious, as often happens with us. They discover the meaning of life by coming to the aid of those who suffer, understanding their anguish and bringing relief. Close suggestions Search Search It is not a matter of applying rules or repeating what was done in the past, since the same solutions are not valid in all circumstances and what was useful in one context may not prove so in another. The Lord asks everything of us, and in return he offers us true life, the happiness for which we were created. For this reason, I ask all Christians not to omit, in dialogue with the Lord, a sincere daily “examination of conscience”. [80] In this call to recognize him in the poor and the suffering, we see revealed the very heart of Christ, his deepest feelings and choices, which every saint seeks to imitate. Prayer is most precious, for it nourishes a daily commitment to love. Gaudete(Bonus) Saltatio Mortis Zirkus Zeitgeist - Ohne Strom und Stecker 03:21 极高mp3下载 较高mp3下载 Gaudete Steeleye Span Portfolio 02:24 无 . But this subtly led back to the old error of the gnostics, which was simply transformed rather than eliminated. It is always better to be meek, for then our deepest desires will be fulfilled. Meeting Jesus in the Scriptures leads us to the Eucharist, where the written word attains its greatest efficacy, for there the living Word is truly present. 140. Such reflection may be useful, but nothing is more enlightening than turning to Jesus' words and seeing his way of teaching the truth. We often hear it said that, with respect to relativism and the flaws of our present world, the situation of migrants, for example, is a lesser issue. It is not enough that everything be calm and peaceful. Gaudete et exultate; Guanajuato; Guerra Civil Española; Hermanas Misioneras Guadalupanas de Jesus Evangelizador; . If I encounter a person sleeping outdoors on a cold night, I can view him or her as an annoyance, an idler, an obstacle in my path, a troubling sight, a problem for politicians to sort out, or even a piece of refuse cluttering a public space. We need it at all times, to help us recognize God’s timetable, lest we fail to heed the promptings of his grace and disregard his invitation to grow. Such was the case with Saints Benedict and Scholastica. Thomas answered unhesitatingly that they are the works of mercy towards our neighbour,[92] even more than our acts of worship: “We worship God by outward sacrifices and gifts, not for his own benefit, but for that of ourselves and our neighbour. He poisons us with the venom of hatred, desolation, envy and vice. 172. There are many . It is true that the primacy belongs to our relationship with God, but we cannot forget that the ultimate criterion on which our lives will be judged is what we have done for others. Quite the contrary. To love like that is not easy because we are often so weak. Here we see how the unguarded tongue, set on fire by hell, sets all things ablaze (cf. The little detail that wine was running out at a party. El Papa, con la exhortación Gaudete et Exsultate, espera que, finalmente, toda la Iglesia se dedique a promover el deseo de la santidad. 14). I do not believe in holiness without prayer, even though that prayer need not be lengthy or involve intense emotions. In every situation, may the Holy Spirit cause us to contemplate history in the light of the risen Jesus. Gaudete Et Exsultate (The New Electronic Medieval Show) 04:58 无损flac下载 极高mp3下载 较高mp3下载 [100] Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (24 November 2013), 6: AAS 105 (2013), 1221. The little detail that one sheep was missing. 85. El . Much of the document was . In turn, he reveals the humility of the Father, who condescends to journey with his people, enduring their infidelities and complaints (cf. There we see a sense of anxiety, sometimes violent, that distracts and debilitates; negativity and sullenness; the self-content bred by consumerism; individualism; and all those forms of ersatz spirituality – having nothing to do with God – that dominate the current religious marketplace. 1. Consumerism only bloats the heart. Volver a las palabras de Jesús. She is that woman who rejoiced in the presence of God, who treasured everything in her heart, and who let herself be pierced by the sword. At times, life presents great challenges. 121. Letter to the Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina for the Centenary of the Founding of the Faculty of Theology (3 March 2015): L’Osservatore Romano, 9-10 March 2015, p. 6. Lk 12:16-21). El lenguaje que usa el Papa Francisco es sencillo y agradable, animado con muchas anécdotas y referencias a los santos. As the sainted Cura Brochero observed: “What good is it when Lucifer promises you freedom and showers you with all his benefits, if those benefits are false, deceptive and poisonous?”[122], 163. [114], 152. Create Device Mockups in Browser with DeviceMock. We “let things be”, or as others have decided they ought to be. En el Credo. [15] When Cardinal François-Xavier Nguyên van Thuân was imprisoned, he refused to waste time waiting for the day he would be set free. For example, don't gossip, stop judging and, most important, stop being cruel.. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! A contracorriente El gran protocolo Por fidelidad al maestro. [66] In the Beatitudes, we find a portrait of the Master, which we are called to reflect in our daily lives. We can mention Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Saint Bridget, Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Nor can we claim to say where God is not, because God is mysteriously present in the life of every person, in a way that he himself chooses, and we cannot exclude this by our presumed certainties. Holiness does not make you less human, since it is an encounter between your weakness and the power of God’s grace. God infinitely transcends us; he is full of surprises. Rom 12:17), not to seek revenge (v. 19), and not to be overcome by evil, but instead to “overcome evil with good” (v. 21). Still, gnosticism exercises a deceptive attraction for some people, since the gnostic approach is strict and allegedly pure, and can appear to possess a certain harmony or order that encompasses everything. The saints are distinguished by a spirit of prayer and a need for communion with God. [46] Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (24 November 2013), 94: AAS 105 (2013), 1059. Unless you let him warm you more and more with his love and tenderness, you will not catch fire. CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH, Letter Placuit Deo on Certain Aspects of Christian Salvation (22 February 2018), 4, in L’Osservatore Romano, 2 March 2018, pp. The best part of Gaudete et Exsultate is the teaching that God calls not only the clergy and the religious to holiness, but everyone (no. Hunger and thirst are intense experiences, since they involve basic needs and our instinct for survival. Unless we wish to sink into an obscure mediocrity, let us not long for an easy life, for “whoever would save his life will lose it” (Mt 16:25). There can be any number of theories about what constitutes holiness, with various explanations and distinctions. 19. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth”. He decided: “I will seize the occasions that present themselves every day; I will accomplish ordinary actions in an extraordinary way”. It involves more than my temporal well-being, my satisfaction at having accomplished something useful, or even my desire for peace of mind. Gaudete Et Exultate Resumen by antonio3matamalas3ma. Otherwise, holiness will remain no more than an empty word. 145. We need it at all times, to help us recognize God’s timetable, lest we fail to heed the promptings of his grace and disregard his invitation to grow. Generosity too is demanded, for “it is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). 5 Ways to Connect Wireless Headphones to TV. If we approach the Lord with sincerity and listen carefully, there may well be times when we hear his reproach: “Should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?” (Mt 18:33). Otherwise, any decisions we make may only be window-dressing that, rather than exalting the Gospel in our lives, will mask or submerge it. [49] Cf. But she came to understand the profound truth that God, and not man, is the true Master of every human being, of every human life. 94. 79. Divine Mercy in My Soul, Stockbridge, 2000, p. 139 (300). All of us, but especially the young, are immersed in a culture of zapping. The little detail of having a fire burning and a fish cooking as he waited for the disciples at daybreak. Sísifo Wikipedia la enciclopedia libre. 1 Pet 1:16). [30] JOHN PAUL II, Homily at the Mass of Canonization (1 October 2000), 5: AAS 92 (2000), 852. [28] CARLO M. MARTINI, Le confessioni di Pietro, Cinisello Balsamo, 2017, 69. La liturgia de la palabra que nos ofrece la iglesia en este VI domingo del tiempo ordinario, nos brinda la posibilidad de reflexionar acerca de nuestra identidad humana, adornada de inmensas virtudes, de grandes potencialidades y de innumerables dones, pero . “Test everything; hold fast to what is good” (1 Thess 5:21). For he does not need our sacrifices, but wishes them to be offered to him, in order to stir our devotion and to profit our neighbour. 75. This is not the joy held out by today’s individualistic and consumerist culture. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy”, 80. For “if I give away all I have, and if I deliver my body to be burned, but have no love, I gain nothing” (1 Cor 13:3). “Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own kin? In this third article on Gaudete et Exsultate, we look at the final two chapters in this exhortation. Pr 26:11). 104. 26. Can any spiritual fervour be sound when it dwells alongside sloth in evangelization or in service to others? We can forget that “life does not have a mission, but is a mission”.[27]. 39. 32. “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full” (Jn 15:11). Mt 13:29). He depends on us to love the world and to show how much he loves it. She is that woman who rejoiced in the presence of God, who treasured everything in her heart, and who let herself be pierced by the sword. 73. Our Lord made it very clear that holiness cannot be understood or lived apart from these demands, for mercy is “the beating heart of the Gospel”. This denatures our spiritual experience. It is striking that at times, in claiming to uphold the other commandments, they completely ignore the eighth, which forbids bearing false witness or lying, and ruthlessly vilify others. Gaudete et Exsultate. We are surrounded by a great number of saints, Pope Francis says, ranging from the heroes of the Bible, the saints recognised by the Church, and martyrs of all Christian denominations who intercede for us before . [70] From the patristic era, the Church has valued the gift of tears, as seen in the fine prayer “Ad petendam compunctionem cordis”. 175. The Second Synod of Orange taught with firm authority that nothing human can demand, merit or buy the gift of divine grace, and that all cooperation with it is a prior gift of that same grace: “Even the desire to be cleansed comes about in us through the outpouring and working of the Holy Spirit”. in ranking the authority of church documents, papal encyclicals are the 2nd most important papal document and usually concerns an aspect of catholic doctrine. 1 Jn 4:19). Are you a parent or grandparent? In every situation, the meek put their hope in the Lord, and those who hope for him shall possess the land… and enjoy the fullness of peace (cf. Let yourself be renewed by the Spirit, so that this can happen, lest you fail in your precious mission. From time to time, the Church has canonized entire communities that lived the Gospel heroically or offered to God the lives of all their members. -capitulo segundo: Realidades y desafío de las familias. Needless to say, anything done out of anxiety, pride or the need to impress others will not lead to holiness. Mary, recognizing the newness that Jesus brought, sang: “My spirit rejoices” (Lk 1:47), and Jesus himself “rejoiced in the Holy Spirit” (Lk 10:21). 3. Holiness, then, is not about swooning in mystic rapture. 165. They are not necessarily the official views of the Diocese of Parramatta. 4. Another biblical text puts it bluntly: “The dog turns back to his own vomit” (2 Pet 2:22; cf. Grant me, O Lord, a sense of good humour. 126. Yet this cooperation in no way makes justification itself or friendship with God the object of human merit. [118] FIFTH GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN BISHOPS, Aparecida Document (29 June 2007), 259. They fail to realize that “not everyone can do everything”,[47] and that in this life human weaknesses are not healed completely and once for all by grace. On the contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when he created you, and you will be faithful to your deepest self.

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