Saint Gerard Catholic Church 809 Orange Avenue NW Roanoke, VA 24016 Office 540-343-7744 Fax 540-3433599 Website: stgerardroanokeva.org VISION STATEMENT—VISION DE LA PARROQUIA A model Christian parish where each individual contributes unique gifts and talents to create a prayerful, caring and inclusive community. Una parroquia Cristiana modelo, en la cual cada individuo contribuye sus dones y talentos para crear una comunidad de oración, amor e inclusión. Akarorero kumukirisu nihamwe umunta wese atanga ikado nziza cane n’impano zokubaka amasengesho n’umwitwarariko kubaka ubumwe. October 1 — October 7 / 1 de octubre — 7 de octubre 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Parish Leadership/Líderes de la Parroquia Building & Grounds Committee………………………………………………………..Jaime Benavidez & Jesus Cardenas Christian Formation……………………………………………………………………...Maria Morales, Staff Finance Council………………………………………………………………………….Karen Wray Called to Serve Ministry………………………………………………………………...Digna Martinez Knights of Columbus-Fr. Maurice McDonald Council #13046……………………...Sergio Arriaga, Grand Knight Liturgy Committee……………………………………………………………………….Cleo Sims & Paula Carreon Nocturnal Adoration Society/Sociedad de la Adoración Nocturna………………....Jaime Benavidez, Presidente Pastoral Care………………………………………………………………………….…Charles Anderson Pastoral Council……………………………………………………………………….... Paul English, Chair Youth Ministry…………………………………………………………………………….Victoria Brown & Claudia Arriaga Parish Community Life………………………………………………………………......Phyllis Mardian (Co-Chair) Hispanic Ministry.………………………………………………………………………...Isabel Booth Family Ministry …………………………………………………………………………..Graciela Bonilla and Maynor Guzman Welcome to Our Visitors! Whether you’re just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, are returning to the practice of our Catholic faith, we’re happy to have you here. La Bienvenida a Nuestros Visitantes Sea que solo está de visita, buscando por una parroquia o regresando a la práctica de su fe católica, estamos muy contentos de que este aquí. In Service to Our Faith Community Rev. Fr. Ken Shuping Pastor [email protected]Rev. José Arce, Parochial Vicar [email protected].com Maria Morales, CRE [email protected]Isabel Booth, Hispanic Ministry [email protected]Telma Santos, Bookkeeper [email protected]Lilli Winstead, Secretary [email protected]
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Saint Gerard Catholic Church 809 Orange Avenue NW Roanoke, VA 24016
Office 540-343-7744 Fax 540-3433599
Website: stgerardroanokeva.org
VISION STATEMENT—VISION DE LA PARROQUIA A model Christian parish where each individual contributes unique gifts and talents to create a prayerful,
caring and inclusive community.
Una parroquia Cristiana modelo, en la cual cada individuo contribuye sus dones y talentos para crear
October 1 — October 7 / 1 de octubre — 7 de octubre
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Parish Leadership/Líderes de la Parroquia Building & Grounds Committee………………………………………………………..Jaime Benavidez & Jesus Cardenas Christian Formation……………………………………………………………………...Maria Morales, Staff Finance Council………………………………………………………………………….Karen Wray Called to Serve Ministry………………………………………………………………...Digna Martinez Knights of Columbus-Fr. Maurice McDonald Council #13046……………………...Sergio Arriaga, Grand Knight Liturgy Committee……………………………………………………………………….Cleo Sims & Paula Carreon Nocturnal Adoration Society/Sociedad de la Adoración Nocturna………………....Jaime Benavidez, Presidente Pastoral Care………………………………………………………………………….…Charles Anderson Pastoral Council……………………………………………………………………….... Paul English, Chair Youth Ministry…………………………………………………………………………….Victoria Brown & Claudia Arriaga Parish Community Life………………………………………………………………......Phyllis Mardian (Co-Chair) Hispanic Ministry.………………………………………………………………………...Isabel Booth Family Ministry …………………………………………………………………………..Graciela Bonilla and Maynor Guzman
Welcome to Our Visitors!
Whether you’re just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, are returning to the practice of our
Catholic faith, we’re happy to have you here.
La Bienvenida a Nuestros Visitantes
Sea que solo está de visita, buscando por una parroquia o regresando a la práctica de su fe católica, estamos muy
compassion and love: Linda Sparta, Nicholas Surat, William DeBerry, Sachin Varghese, Marilyn Laukaitis, Marsha Laukaitis, Fr. Michael Herbert, Dabney Ward, Jessica English, Claire Williams, Bill Grogan, Linda Crutchfield, Ed Harris, Jack Stilton, Mary
Ann Huff, Fr. Jim Parke, Charles Anderson, Lee Hill, Maurice Steptoe, Gwendolyn Dudley, LCDR James Olsen, Holly Bozwell, Chris Schieck, Jose Rosario Marquez, Joel Rivera, Otis Ogden, Viktoria Kavalines, Dr Maximo Cuestra
Bless all who give themselves to the service of others: To those who devote or have devoted their lives to serving our country, children and neighborhoods. They have answered a call to serve.
In addition to our previous seminarians, we have 4 men
beginning formation for the Priesthood! We ask God’s
blessing and the prayers of Our Lady to accompany them in
this calling. David Arellano, Phillip L. Decker, Dillon Bruce, Anthony Ferguson, Benjamin W. Fleser, Magnus T. Iwuji, Thomas B. Lawrence III, Christopher M. Masla, Jr., John D. Minnich, Daniel R. Molochko, Kyle S. O’Connor, Julio Reyes, Kevin J. Riedel, Cassidy M. N. Stinson, Christopher J. Weyer, Riley W. Winstead, Armando Herrera, Alex Jiménez, Joe Kauflin, Patrick Walsh, William Douglas, Andrew Clark, Gregory Guilfoyle, John R. Baab, James P. O’Reilly, Nicholas E. Redmond, William Buckley, James Fitzgerald, Samuel Hill, and Robert Kincaid,
Upcoming at St. Gerard’s!
¡Ya viene a San Gerardo!
Sunday, October 1/domingo, 1 de octubre 9:30 am—Mass (Pro populo) Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home 11:45 am—1:00 pm—Catholic Formation for K-6 at Roanoke Catholic Schools 11:45 am—1:00 pm—Adult Formation at Roanoke Catholic Schools/ Formación para los Adultos 1:30 pm—Misa at Saint Andrew’s 5:00 pm—Mass at Saint Andrew’s
Monday, October 2/lunes, 2 de octubre Memorial of the Guardian Angels/Memoria de los Santos Ángeles Custodios 6:00 pm—Bible Study/Estudio Biblico 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Middle School & High School Christian Formation at Roanoke Catholic Schools Tuesday, October 3/martes, 3 de octubre 6:30 pm—Hispanic Advisory/Asesor de Hispanos Wednesday, October 4/miércoles, 4 de octubre Thursday, October 5/jueves, 5 de octubre 6:15 pm—Confession at St Gerard 7:00 pm—Parish Council Friday, October 6/viernes, 6 de octubre 7:30 am Mass at St Andrew’s 6:30 pm—Holy Hour and First Friday Mass/Misa de primer viernes y hora santa Saturday, October 7/sabado, 7 de octubre Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary/ Memoria de Nuestra Señora del Rosario 6:30 pm—Hispanic Choir Practice Sunday, October 8/domingo, 8 de octubre 9:30 am—Mass at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home 11:45 am—1:00 pm—Catholic Formation for K-6 at Roanoke Catholic Schools 1:00 pm—Misa Saint Andrew’s 5:00 pm—Mass at St Andrew’s
Ministers for October 8, 2017 9:30 am Mass at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Lector: Rod Savage Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Karen Wray, Phylis Maridan Greeter: Constance Crutchfield Coordinator: Cleo Sims
Ministros para la misa 1:30 pm del 8 de octubre at St Andrews Lectores: Susana Munoz, Maria Verde Servidores del Altar: Ximena Carreon, Jazmin Carreon, Christian Orellana Ministros Extraordinario de la Sagrada Comunión: Minerva Carreon, Angelica Cortes, Karla Benavides, Digna Martines, Miguel Cisneros, Victoria Brown Coordinador: Paula Carreon
Please help us keep our list of sick parishioners updated for our bulletin. If you’d like your loved one on the list please call the office 540-343-7744 or email the office [email protected]
Por favor ayúdenos a mantener actualizada nuestra lista en el boletín de feligreses enfermos. Si usted quiere que oremos por su ser querido por favor envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al 540-343-7744
Second Collection Next Sunday there will be a Second Collection to support the
hurricane relief efforts. Make checks payable to St Gerard Catholic
Church with a memo that is for the hurricane relief. The funds
collected in this one-time special appeal for Hurricane Relief will
support Church relief agencies in the US and the Caribbean as
they provide humanitarian aid in the form of water, food, shelter
and medical care as well as ong-term efforts to restore
communities after widespread destruction.
Segunda Colecta
El próximo domingo habrá una Segunda Colecta para apoyar los
esfuerzos de ayuda por los daños causados por el huracán Irma.
Haga su cheque a nombre de San Gerardo que diga en el memo
para hurracaine relief. Los fondos recolectados en este pedido
apoyarán las agencias de asistencia de la iglesia al ellas proveer
ayuda en la forma de agua, alimentos, casa y cuidado médico así
como también esfuerzos para restaurar las comunidades después
de la amplia destrucción y asistencia a la reconstrucción de la
Iglesia en el Caribe y los Estados Unidos.
Readings for Sunday, October 8/
Lecturas para el domingo 8 de octubre
Is 5:1-7 Ps 80:9,12-16, 19-20 Phil 4:6-9 Mt 21:33-43
Roanoke Catholic School: 982-3532 Catholic Historical Museum: 982-0152 Madonna House: 343-8464 Roanoke Area Ministries: 345-8850 St. Francis House: 342-7561 Ext. 319 St. Andrew's Cemetery: 342-9180 Catholic Charities: 344-5107 Our Lady of the Valley Retirement: 345-5111 Refugee and Immigration Service: 342-7561 Pregnancy Counseling – Catholic Charities: 344-2749
Blue Ridge Women’s Center: 362-4357 5034 Williamson Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 www.blueridgewoman.org
Sacrament of Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism should be celebrated as soon as possible after birth. Therefore parents should contact the parish office prior to the child’s birth. This will allow adequate time for the necessary preparation of the parents and the Godparents.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: On Thursday’s from 6:15-7:00 PM at St Gerard or by appointment.
First Reconciliation and First Communion, Sacrament of Confirmation: Please contact the Coordinator of Religious Education (María Morales) for more information.
Sacrament of Marriage: Requires at least nine months of preparation before the Marriage. Contact the Pastor, through the parish office, to start the process.
Pastoral Care: Please contact the parish office if you are aware a parishioner sick and desires to receive the Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick or a visit from the Pastor.
Parish Registration forms are available through the office.
Sacramento del Bautismo. El Sacramento del Bautismo debe ser celebrado después del nacimiento del niño, o tan pronto como sea posible. Los padres deben llamar a la oficina de la parroquia antes de la fecha del nacimiento para que los padres y padrinos reciban la preparación necesaria.
Sacramento de Reconciliación. Los jueves de 6:15-7:00 PM o por una cita.
Para Primera Reconciliación, Primera Comunión o Sacramento de Confirmación. Llame a la Coordinadora de Educación Religiosa, María Morales.
Sacramento del Matrimonio. Se requieren por lo menos nueve meses de preparación. Para iniciar el proceso póngase en contacto con el Párroco llamando la oficina.
Cuidado Pastoral. Si Ud. se entera de que un feligrés está enfermo y desea recibir la Eucaristía, Unción de Enfermos o una visita del Párroco, llame a la oficina.
Las Formas de Registro Parroquial están disponibles
también en la oficina.
Very Important!!!!!
If you are attending St Andrew’s parish for mass at 1:30 or 5:00 pm please be sure to mark your envelope for St Gerard’s so that we can credit your contribution to your account. Please remember to make your weekly contribution. Thank you for your continued support!
¡Muy importante! Si usted asiste a la misa en español de 1:30pm o la de las 5:00 PM en San Andrés, por favor asegúrese de anotar para San Gerardo en su sobre para que así pueda ser registrado en su cuenta. Por favor recuerde hacer su contribución semanal y que tenga un bendito y descansado verano. Gracias por su continuo apoyo!
JOINING THE PARISH We invite all who worship with us to become formal members of St. Gerard’s by registering as a parishioner. Please contact our office for more information and to be welcomed by our ministries and staff as they plan the needs of the community.
Welcome! Invitamos a todos los que asisten a misa con nosotros de inscribirse como feligreses de San Gerardo. Esto ayuda a nuestros ministre ministerios y a nuestros empleados a cubrir las necesidades de la comunidad.
¡Bienvenido!
If at times I’ve been the one who said no, what would
my saying yes to God look like in my life this week?
Pregunta de la Semana
¿Qué clase de hijo o hija soy? Si a veces le he dicho que no a Dios, ¿de qué manera le diré que sí esta semana?
Prayer While Awaiting a New Bishop Almighty God, Eternal shepherd and guide,
In your love for us, Grant to the Diocese of Richmond
A shepherd who will lead us To be Christ’s heart of mercy,
Voice of hope, and hands of justice. Help him to fill our minds and hearts
With the truth of the Gospel, The power of the sacraments,
And the desire to build up your holy Church. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Oración por un Nuevo Obispo
Dios misericordioso, pastor y guía eterna. En tu infinito amor por nosotros te pedimos que otorgue a la diócesis de Richmond , un pastor que nos guíe a ser el corazón
misericordioso de Cristo, voz de esperanza y manos de justicia. Ayúdalo para que nuestras mentes y corazones
se llenen de la verdad del Evangelio, con el poder de los sacramentos y con el deseo de edificar tu santa Iglesia. Te lo
pedimos en el nombre de Cristo, nuestro Señor. Amén.
OUTSIDE THE PARISH
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IN CONCERT
An Hour of Song and Witness
Father Stan Fortuna, CFR
Sunday October 1, 2017 5:30 PM
Music for People of All Age
Free Admission
Resurrection Catholic Church
15353 Moneta Road Moneta, VA
540-297-5530
FOR HEALING AFTER ABORTION
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council #6538 will be held Friday November 3rd at 7pm and extend through Sunday November 5. Financial Assistance is available. If you know of someone who has known regret, sorrow, guilt, or shame from abortion, this is a healing weekend leading one to the heart of God’s love and compassion. Contact the local Roanoke’s area Rachel’s Vineyard [email protected] or call Linda 540-929-0076 .
No More Death ” Dear Friends, by seeking holiness and using the gifts God has given us to accomplish His will in our lives, we are contributing mightily to that kingdom we all long for, where there will be not more crying or pain or death. Certainly no abortion. No euthanasia. No assisted suicide. No freezing of embryos as though they were merchandise. And no destruction of human life in name of science.” Cardinal Just Rigali, National Prayer Vigil for Life Opening mass January 21, 2008 40 DAYS FOR LIFE From September 27 through November 5, you’re invited to join 40 Days for Life for prayer and fasting to end abortion. You are invited to stand and peacefully pray outside of Planned Parenthood 2207 Peters Creek Road in Roanoke. If you would like to volunteer to help please contact Eliza-beth Guthier 540-760-4488.
TODAY IS THE 30th Annual LIFE CHAIN Sunday October 1, 2017 2 –3:30 pm at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road. Signs will be provided. Taking a public stand together encourages others with visible evidence that they are not alone in their prolife convictions. Lets show the Roanoke Valley that Life is precious and that help is available to those in need.
Christmas Card Stuffing The Rescue Mission is in need of lots of "handy" volunteers to help stuff 170,000 Christmas Cards!
October 16-20 and 23
9am-12pm and/or 1pm-4pm
As our parish continues to implement the diocesan pastoral plan for evangelization, “”Encounter the Joy of the Gospel and Set the World Ablaze, “ the Office for Evangelization provides an annual workshop to facilitate the sharing of ideas of how to implement the plan locally. The session for our area will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Tuesday October 17 from 5:30 pm—8:30 pm.
DACA Commonwealth Catholic Charities is available to assist
immigrants affected by DACA at 540-268-0014. Please note that you have until October 5th for renewal.
The address is 820 Campbell Avenue Roanoke.
DACA Commonwealth Catholic Charities está disponible para asistir aquellos afectados por DACA al 540-268-0014.
Por favor note que tiene hasta el 5 de octubre para renovar.La dirección es 820 Campbell Avenue Roanoke.
Life Long Christian Formation – Formación Cristiana de por Vida October 1, 2017
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Classes have started! FOR GRADES 6-8 AND 9-12 CLASSES ARE ON MONDAYS (temporarily) at Roanoke Catholic School FROM 6:30PM TO 8:30PM. We start with Mass in St. Andrew’s Church at 6:15pm.
THE SUNDAY CLASSES ARE TEMPORARILY AT THE ROANOKE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CLASSROOMS from 11:45am-1:00pm.
FORMACIÓN CRISTIANA
¡Ya comenzaron las clases! PARA LOS GRADOS
DEL 6º-8º Y DEL 9º-12º SON LOS LUNES DE 6:30PM A LAS
8:30PM. en la Escuela Católica; comenzamos con misa en la Iglesia San Andrés a las 6:15pm.
LAS CLASES DE LOS DOMINGOS son TEMPORALMENTE EN LOS SALONES DE la Escuela Católica; de 11:45am-1:00pm.
EVERYONE’S catechetical responsibility flows from the waters of baptism. At baptism, all Christians are commissioned to share in Jesus' ministry. This is an essential part of being Christian. To be baptized is to stand as one of Jesus' disciples, ready to do his work. Please act on this responsibility and become a catechist. For new catechists, training will be provided on February 3
rd
2018, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Salem. Please let María Morales know as soon as possible if you are interested in this wonderful and rewarding ministry.
La responsabilidad catequética de cada uno viene de las aguas del bautismo. En el bautismo, todos los cristianos somos comisionados a compartir en el ministerio de Jesús. Esto es parte esencial de ser
cristiano. Ser bautizado es ser uno de los discípulos de Jesús, listo para hacer su trabajo. Por favor actúe en esta responsabilidad y conviértase en catequista. Se les proveerá entrenamiento. Por favor déjele saber a Maria Morales tan pronto como sea posible si está interesado en participar en este maravilloso ministerio.
A new catechetical year is here and with those new
opportunities for retreats. The retreats are for young people in high school; Christian Awakening for those in grades 11-12
and Discovery for those in grades 9-10.
Discovery. A peer-ministered retreat which encourages teenagers to discover their own identity and their relationship with God. It is based on the steps of evangelization and helps the young person know Jesus in faith! Retreat Date Place Registration Due Jan. 12-14, 2018 4-H Smith Mt. Lake Jan. 2, 2018 Feb. 23-25, 2016 4-H Smith Mt. Lake Feb. 13, 2018
Christian Awakening. A peer-ministered retreat which enables the teenagers to come to know and experience Christ, and to see him in themselves and others.
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO Próxima charla pre bautismal: Será el sábado 11 de noviembre a las 3:00 PM. Próximas fechas de bautismo: Serán dentro de las misas del sábado 18 de noviembre, domingo 19 de noviembre, sábado 30 de diciembre y domingo 31 de diciembre. Solo tres niños por misa.
Las familias interesadas deben: 1.) asistir a misa todos los domingos, 2.) Estar inscritas en la parroquia, 3.) Tener llena la forma de inscripción al bautismo. Los niños NO deben venir a la plática para evitar interrupciones.
RCIA Schedule for October. For children and adults is on Tuesdays October 10 and 17 from 6:00-8pm. Horario de RICA en octubre. Para los niños y adultos es en martes el 10 y 17 de octubre de 6:00-8pm. No habrá sesiones en el mes de agosto.
Taking the First Step: Keys to Sharing Faith Person-to-Person SAINT PAUL STREET EVANGELIZATION The Life of Discipleship - Strengthening your Faith through Prayer & Sacrament
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
"Thanks solely to this encounter – or renewed encounter – with God's love, which blossoms into an enriching friendship, we are liberated from our narrowness and self-absorption. We become fully human when we become more than human, when we let God bring us beyond ourselves in order to attain the fullest truth of our being. Here we find the source and inspiration of all our efforts at evangelization. For if we have received the love which restores meaning to our lives, how can we fail to share that love with others?" (Evangelii Gaudium, no. 8)
A missionary disciple must find a balance between the contemplative life and the active life of Christian service. Christians who do not strengthen their faith through prayer and the sacraments run the risk of being caught up in the allure of the world and falling back into sinful habits. Pope Francis warns us against being trapped by a consumer mentality and cautions us to be detached from the things in the world by finding fulfillment in God: "The Church is sent by Jesus Christ as the sacrament of the salvation offered by God. Through her evangelizing activity, she cooperates as an instrument of that divine grace which works unceasingly and inscrutably." (Evangelii Gaudium, no. 112)
Evangelists should first be encouraged to embrace the Gospel fully by acknowledging their complete dependence on God's mercy, by professing their faith at Mass, and by repenting of their sins and receiving the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation regularly. Further, evangelists should develop a devotional life, such as praying the Rosary for the conversion of souls, practice Christian meditation such as Lectio Divina, praying the Rosary for the conversion of souls, or, as Pope Francis asked, by consecrating themselves daily to Jesus… it will continue…
dedicated the month of October to honor Mary by praying the Holy Rosary. Indeed the word “rosary” means “crown of roses.” The Church recommended all to pray the rosary, which consisted in reciting David’s 150 psalms; it was considered to be a prayer that was very pleasing to God and the fountain of many graces to those who prayed it. However, this recommendation was only followed by the few who were learned and literate, not by the majority of Christians. So the Church then suggested those who could not read, could recite 150 Hail Marys in place of the 150 psalms, split into 15 decades. This “short rosary” was then referred to as The Psalter of Our Lady.
Involúcrate: Llevar las Buenas Nuevas a las Periferias EL REVERENDÍSIMO MARIO E. DORSONVILLE, OBISPO AUXILIAR DE WASHINGTON
¿Y cómo estar seguros que Dios se encuentra en las periferias?
El Papa Francisco escribe: "Cuando uno lee el Evangelio, se encuentra con una orientación contundente: no tanto a los amigos y vecinos ricos sino sobre todo a los pobres y enfermos, a esos que suelen ser despreciados y olvidados, a aquellos que 'no tienen con qué recompensarte' (Lc 14,14). No deben quedar dudas ni caben explicaciones que debiliten este mensaje tan claro. Hoy y siempre, «los pobres son los destinatarios privilegiados del Evangelio», y la evangelización dirigida gratuitamente a ellos es signo del Reino que Jesús vino a traer."
Como "destinatarios privilegiados del Evangelio," las personas en las periferias nos revelan a Dios. Es ahí, cuando entramos en una íntima relación con el sufrimiento humano que encontramos el rostro de Dios. Sabemos esto gracias al ejemplo de personas como San Francisco de Asís, Santa Teresa de Calcuta, el Beato Oscar Romero, Dorothy Day y muchos más que tuvieron un encuentro con Dios a través del rostro del más necesitado o marginado. Es ahí, en medio del sufrimiento humano, donde podemos ver el rostro de Cristo crucificado y podemos apreciar de una manera concreta el misterio de su pasión. Y es cuando vemos ese rostro golpeado, insultado, y abandonado que podemos entender el misterio pascual y encontrar vida nueva que se nos ha prometido.
El evangelio de San Lucas nos cuenta la historia de la mujer que unge a Jesús con sus lágrimas.6 Las palabras de Jesús confirman el hecho de que aquellos que han sufrido más pueden entender mejor el mensaje de la salvación. Y es por esto que las personas en las periferias nos pueden revelar el rostro de Dios. En su sufrimiento ellos han podido experimentar el amor misericordioso que muchas veces pasa desapercibido por los que viven en medio de la apatía. Pero, ¿en dónde se encuentran esas periferias?… continuará…
Octubre, Mes del Rosario. La
Iglesia ha dedicado un mes, el de Octubre, para honrar a María con el rezo del Santo Rosario. La palabra “rosario” significa "corona de rosas". La Iglesia recomendó rezar el rosario, el cual consistía en recitar los 150 salmos de David, pues era considerada una
oración sumamente agradable a Dios y fuente de innumerables gracias para aquellos que la rezaran. Sin embargo, esta recomendación sólo la seguían las personas cultas y letradas, pero no la mayoría de los cristianos. Por esto, la Iglesia sugirió que aquellos que no supieran leer, suplantaran los 150 salmos por 150 Avemarías, divididas en quince decenas. A este “rosario corto” se le llamó “el salterio de la Virgen”. (catholic.net)
Adonai, Lord and Master,
Many are the journeys your people have taken:
Abraham’s journey led from fear to understanding;
Moses’ journey led from bondage to liberty; the disciples’ journey led from death to new life.
Even today, your people journey—immigrants and refugees, pilgrims and nomads,
searching for hope, searching for opportunity, searching for you.
Lord, I know that I too am called to journey. Yet too many times, I have heard your call,
my feet have remained unmoved . Continue to call me
beyond my comfort and into encounter And when I meet a companion on the road,
may we find you in each other’s embrace.
Let us share the journey. Amen
Adonai, Señor y Maestro,
Muchos son los viajes que tu pueblo ha realizado:
el viaje de Abraham lo levó del miedo al entendimiento;
el viaje de Moisés lo condujo de la esclavitud a la libertad;
el viaje de los discípulos los llevó de la muerte a la nueva vida.
Incluso hoy, el viaje de tu pueblo—
inmigrantes y refugiados, peregrinos y nómadas,
buscando la esperanza,
buscando oportunidades,
buscando la paz,
buscando por ti.
Señor, sé que yo también estoy llamado a viajar.
Sin embargo, demasiadas veces, he escuchado tu llamado,
y mis pies han permanecido inmóviles.
Sigue llamándome
más allá de mi comodidad y hacia el encuentro.
Y cuando me encuentre con un compañero en el camino,
que podamos encontrarte en el abrazo del otro.
Compartamos el viaje. Amén
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