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The Body and Blood of Christ / El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo

The Body and Blood of Christ / El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo

padremigrante April 6, 2023 CMFN

El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo

En este día hay varios mensajes transmitidos en la liturgia del Jueves Santo. Jesús tomó pan y vino, proclamando que es su cuerpo y su sangre. Si bien los teólogos pueden discutir sobre cómo explicar este misterio, nos queda la opción de profesar nuestra fe en la presencia de Jesús en la Eucaristía o no creer. Como un joven cuestionando la presencia de Jesús en la Eucaristía, un confesor me preguntó: “¿Qué quieres creer?” Respondí: “Quiero creer todo lo que enseña la Iglesia es verdad”. Me dijo que no dejara de comulgar, y que cuando me acercara al altar en la Misa, repitiera la frase de un hombre que le pide a Cristo que sane a su hijo. El hombre dijo: “Señor, yo creo, ayuda mi incredulidad”. Durante dos semanas repetí esa frase muchas veces mientras me acercaba a comulgar y regresaba a mi banco después de la comunión. Dos semanas después, el sacerdote preguntó: “¿Cómo te va con tus dudas?” Le pregunté: “¿Qué dudas?” Encontré la paz eligiendo creer en el misterio de la Eucaristía.

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The Body and Blood of Christ

On this day there are several messages conveyed in the liturgy of Holy Thursday. Jesus took bread and wine, proclaiming that it is his body and blood. While theologians may argue about how to explain this mystery, we are left with the choice to profess our faith in Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist or to not believe. As a youth questioning my belief in Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist, a confessor asked, “What do you want to believe?” I responded, “I want to believe that everything that the Church teaches is true.” He told me to not stop going to communion, and that when I approached the altar at Mass for Communion, I should repeat the phrase of a man asking Christ to heal his son. The man said, “Lord, I do believe, help my unbelief.” For two weeks I repeated that phrase many times as I approached for Communion, and on my way back to my pew after Communion. Two weeks later the priest asked, “How are you doing with your doubts?”  I asked, “What doubts?” I found peace by choosing to believe in the mystery of the Eucharist.

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Oh Jesús, tú nos llamas: “Síganme”. Bendice, Señor, a todos los que acogen tu llamado. Puede que el camino no sea fácil, pero tenemos la confianza de que todo es posible si caminamos contigo. Que este viaje nos abra los ojos a las maravillas de tu amor por nosotros. Oramos por toda tu gente, por todos los creyentes e incrédulos, por los líderes y seguidores. Oramos por la sanación, el perdón, la compasión, la justicia y la paz. Oramos para que, al seguirte, nosotros también podamos ser pescadores de hombres. Bendícenos en nuestro viaje.

O Jesus, you call us, “Come after me.” Bless, O Lord, all who welcome your call. The path may not be easy, but we have confidence that all things are possible if we walk with you. May this journey, open our eyes to the wonders of your love for us. We pray for all your people, for all believers and unbelievers, for leaders and followers. We pray for healing, for forgiveness, for compassion, for justice, for peace. We pray that as we follow you, we too can be fishers of men. Bless us on our journey. 

A Blessed Holy Week / Una Semana Santa Bendecida Good Friday – Viernes Santo

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