Saint Ann Catholic Community

Saint Ann
Catholic Community
1311 Robinson Drive
Haines City, FL 33845
FAX: 863-421-2522
P.O. Box #1285
Church Office: 863-422-4370
WEBSITE: www.stannhc.org
PASTORAL STAFF
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Fr. Alfonso Cely—Parochial
Administrator
Nuestro Señor Jesuscristo, El Rey del Universo 22 de Noviembre del 2015
November 22, 2015
fr.alfonso@stannhc.org
Fr. Fracilus Pettit-Homme Parochial Vicar
frfracilus@stannhc.org
Sr. Josie Canevari, O.S.F.
Director of Religious Education
863-438-2700
srjosie@stannhc.org
Deacon Hector Colón
Deacon Orestes Hernández
Deacon José Ramos
Music Director - Bob Macar
Business Manager - Lupe Jimenez
lupe@stannhc.org
Office Support—Luz Gonzalez
luz@stannhc.org
Office Support - Michelle Wieber
michelle@stannhc.org
Maintenance Supervisor—Tom Smith
863-419-1935
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday—Saturday
9:00 AM Eng.
Vigil Mass for Sun.
4:00 PM Eng.
Sunday
7:30 AM Eng.
10:00 AM Eng.
12:00 PM Sp.
7:00 PM Sp.
HOLY DAYS: As announced.
CONFESSIONS: In English and Spanish
Fridays at 6:00, Saturday at 3:00 pm
Reconciliación—Español e Inglés
Viernes: 6:00 pm, Sábado: 3:00 pm
Sacramental Preparation Info:
Contact the Church Office.
Preparación Sacramental
Comunícate con la oficina parroquial
St. Vincent de Paul:
863-419-4819
WELCOME. Thank you for joining us today!
Bienvenidos. ¡Gracias por acompañarnos!
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November 22, 2015
ARE YOU KING?
This Sunday is the last Sunday of the Church's liturgical year. On this Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of
Christ the King.
In John’s Gospel, we hear the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate. Pilate questions Jesus about the charges
brought against him.
Jesus made a point of letting Pilate know there was a huge difference between His Kingdom (Heavenly) and the
political powers of this world. King and kingdom may be appropriate terms for Jesus' mission and promise, but
only by analogy. He is king but not with the expectations of this world. He is king because he governs earth with
mercy and love and the heaven is full of His glory.
Jesus refers to a kingdom that does not belong to this world. This has been mentioned earlier in John's Gospel.
Recall that in His prayer during the Last Supper discourse, John 17:6-18, Jesus prayed for his disciples who are
in the world but do not belong to the world. Yet like Jesus, they are sent into the world for the world's salvation.
In a kingdom that uses a different power to save and to serve others. What a strange way to govern! The army
that follows Jesus is a group whose only weapons are prayers for liberation, healing and forgiveness.
Pontius Pilate was scared of Jesus, but he was curious to know Jesus in person. He had heard about him because Herod, who sent Jesus to him to be judged, told many things to him that John the Baptist had announced
about the Messiah, about conversion. This was the reason why Herod decapitated John because of the strong
influence of his concubine). It is helpful to return to the first chapter of John's Gospel to understand the context
of Jesus' words to Pilate. Jesus came into the world, but the world did not know Him. In John's language, the
world prefers the darkness, and yet the light will not be overcome by the darkness.
Truth has been another important theme in John's Gospel. We see it emphasized in the conclusion of the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate. Those who know the truth will recognize Jesus as king.
Fr. Alfonso Cely
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
CHILDREN: A Special Christmas Party will be held at
the Knights of Columbus Hall on DEC 6th at 4:00PM for
the special needs children in our community. Food and entertainment will be provided. This party is FREE, but you
must RSVP so there is enough for everyone. Please contact
Robert Higgins @ 863-605-8286 or via email at
RHigins10484@gmail.com to RSVP. Deadline for reservations is November 30th.
RCIA – Rite of Acceptance Nov 22 @ 10AM: Our Church
opens her arms to embrace our catechumens this Suday. These
men, women and children over the age of seven, have heard
our good news, the good news of Jesus Christ. They have seen
His power among us, and begun to hear His story of love, mercy and redemption. They have already seen how life in Christ
calls for changes in how they live, and are already making
these changes. They now come in faith, and we here at St Ann
Catholic Community will have the privilege of accepting them
on behalf of the entire Church on Sunday, November 22 at the
10AM mass.
Columbiettes will be selling Keep Christ in Christmas Car
Magnets again this year at the Masses on Dec 5th & 6th . The
price remains $5 each.
Keep Christ in Christmas Christmas Card Catalogues are
here. Order no later than November 22nd to ensure that
your order arrives the 1st week of December. Keep the
message going that Jesus is the reason for the season!
SAVE THE DATE!! THE SAINT ANN
CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT will be at
3:00 PM on SUNDAY, December 13th,
2015. Come celebrate the season with us!
Welcome to all our new parishioners and welcome back to all our returning snow-birds!
STEWARD OF THE MONTH: Cathy
Grossmann, Head of the Eucharistic
Ministers to the sick since 2007; active
for 15 years. You are so appreciated by
our community, THANK YOU!
Angel Tree Update: Cards have been placed on the Angel
Tree. Each card lists the gifts for one needy child. If you take
a card, please purchase the 2 clothing items and one of the gift
items listed. Gifts should be wrapped. If the gifts are in more
than one box, please put them in a bag or tie them together.
Be sure to attach the card to your gifts in such a way that we
can read the family number and child number. Bring the gifts
to the Narthex by December 6th.
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November 22, 2015
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Today as we celebrate Christ the King, may we open the
door of our heart so wide that we may listen to the voice
of Jesus calling us to help build His kingdom here on
earth.
This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul was able to bring God’s love and mercy to the
needy in our community. God Bless You!
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (behind St. Ann’s) is
open to help the needy on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays from 12—2:30 PM.
Angel Tree update: There are still quite a few cards
on the Angel Tree. Please consider buying gifts for a
needy child in our community. The gifts for the Angel
Tree children are due by December 6th.
If you didn’t return your baby
bottle; please return it as soon
as possible. Thank you.
If you would like to pray for your deceased loved
one; consider enrolling them in the Saint Ann Memorial Mass Association. The congregation will
pray for them every Wednesday for a full year at
the 9:00 AM Mass.
LECTOR NOTES: LECTOR SCHEDULES are in the
Narthex. Lectors are special liturgical ministers whose principal
duty is to serve the community by proclaiming the readings
from Scripture during liturgies. If you are interested in becoming a lector, contact Ann Wolber @ 407-433-8048.
ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT: There is Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament from 9:30 a.m. on Fridays with
benediction at 5:45 PM.
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ST. ANN? WOULD YOU
LIKE TO BE? NEED CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES? In order to have contribution envelopes, you
must register. In order to register you must request a registration card from any Usher or from the Church Office.
After filling it out, please put it in the collection basket at
Mass or turn in to the Church Office. You may also register on-line. Automatic monthly mail service normally
takes 1 to 2 months but the Church Office will send out
your first month’s package upon receiving your registration request. If you have any questions, please feel free to
call the Church Office.
Do you have any questions about Advanced Directives and
Living Wills? What is the difference between a Living Will and
a Catholic Living Will? When do ordinary means become extraordinary? What is an Advance Directive? Do you have a
Health Care Surrogate who knows and understands your
wishes regarding end of life issues? If you do, then plan to
attend the End of Life Presentation on January 16, 2016 from
9AM-12PM at St Anthony Catholic Church in Lakeland,
FL. The presentation is sponsored by the Diocese of Orlando
Office of Advocacy and Justice. For further information,
please contact their church office at (863) 858-8047.
We welcome you into our
Community of faith. For
information regarding
RCIA please call the Faith
Formation Office and
speak to Sr. Josie.
Mr. & Mrs. William Pierchala won the
50/50 for $139.00! Remember: it takes
$2.00 to play!
If you have baptized your child at Saint Ann and not
received a Baptismal Certificate, please come by the
Church Office and pick it up.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, November 21st, 2015
9:00 AM
+Al Adam
4:00 PM
+Jesus Jaimes Cruz
Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
7:30 AM
+Henry Kowalczyk
10:00 AM
+Beryl & Henry Brinnisholtz
12:00 PM
+Aida Polanco
7:00 PM
Por los miembros de la Iglesia
Monday, November 23rd, 2015
9:00 AM
+Carol Bragg
Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
9:00 AM
+Nancy Ann Hoebelheinrich
Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
9:00 am
+Memorial Mass Association
Thursday, November 26th, 2015
9:00 AM
Intentions of Darlene & Bill Ray
Friday, November 27th, 2015
9:00 AM
+Jenniffer Seibel
Saturday, November 28th, 2015
9:00 AM
+Patricia Townley
4:00 PM
+Louis & Ann Kuglich
Sunday, November 29th, 2015
7:30 AM
+Robert A. Luckow
10:00 AM
+Wilfred Bruns
12:00 PM
+Jaime Castillo
7:00 PM
+Por los miembros de la Iglesia
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This Sunday, the last of the year, the Catholic Church celebrates Christ the King of the Universe. It is a way to turn
our attention to the end of everything. The end of everything is the kingship and the kingdom of Christ.
A great French poet, Jean de Lafontaine, says that in everything we must consider the end. The end is the most important in everything. So it is for the kingship and the
kingdom of Christ.
However, it is important to know what we are talking
about. There are at least three ways to be King:
The political way, the Roman way: we dominate
and enslave others to our interest.
The messianic way, the Jewish one: a descendant
of King David takes power to crush the enemies of the people, the enemies of God.
And Jesus’s way. It is a mystical one, constraining;
crushing no one. In this way, the King is handed over to
men to be killed with no soldiers to provide security.
Jesus says: “My Kingdom does not belong to this world. If
my kingdom did belong to this world, my attendants would
be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews.
But as it is, my kingdom is not here.” The King can be
killed. He is still reigning. He is reigning through His love.
His Kingship is one of love.
Fr. Fracilus Pettit-Homme
The hospitality ministry archives will be dissolved. Help is
needed to organize distribution of these pictures to our parishioners in alphabetical order. Thousands of pictures need to be
organized. We will meet in the Social Hall on Thursday December 3rd following Mass around 9:30 am until noon and in
the evening from 6pm to 8pm. The object is to give our parishioners all their pictures prior to Christmas. Please come
and help. The more hands the better. If more info is needed
call Jacquie 863-422-1063 or email jacmenard@verizon.net
Confirmation pictures are
available upon request. Please
call to make an appointment
for viewing. Call Jacquie
Menard 863-422-1063 or
email jacmenard@verizon.net. Thank you
for continuing to donate your empty cartridges. They help immensely and will be
used to print our special events at St.
Ann. Photographing your birthdays, anniversaries and
visitors will continue but only upon request. Please see
Jacquie in the Narthex following the 10 AM Mass.
Hospitality Ministry invites you to join them in bringing
joy, assistance and love to our parish by becoming
'Disciples of Christ.' Call Jacquie 422-1063 or email jacmenard@verizon.net
The Cancer Support Group, will be meeting on Friday, December 11th in the Fr. Carlos Building. If interested, please call Lori King at 863-258-5813.
November 22, 2015
Do you have a question regarding your marriage?
Our Regional Diocese of Orlando Advocate for the
Tribunal, Carolina Breton, will be having Office
hours at St. Ann’s on Tuesdays. Please call the
Church Office to make an appointment.
The Altar and Rosary Society decided we will not
be having a trash and treasurer sale (garage
sale) next year, in 2016.
We can not accept donations to be stored until another sale!
Clothes and shoes will ONLY be accepted at Saint
Vincent de Paul.
Christmas Tree & Wreath orders are due this
weekend; no later than Sunday, November
22nd. Proceeds support the Knights of Columbus!
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN OUR BULLETIN! Contact: Fabio Espinosa at (800) 994-9819 or e-mail FEspinosa@Diocesan.com
MINISTERS TO THE SICK: Compelled
by Christ's love we reach out beyond the walls
of our church. We share the word and mystery of Christ's presence in Holy Communion
with members who are physically unable to attend our
Eucharistic celebration. If you or a loved one are in need
of the Sacrament, please call Cathy Grossmann at 863299-3452.
The Haines City Knights of Columbus
Business Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday
of the month @ 7:30 PM. Council Social:
4th Tuesday of the month @ 6:30 PM. All
Knights & family are welcome at the Social.
BINGO is every Monday & Thursday starting at 12:30 PM. For more info, call Roger Werckman.@
863-956-5123. PANCAKE BREAKFASTS served on the
1st and 3rd Sunday after both morning Masses. Profits go
towards our VOCATIONS PROGRAM.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Help
us end Senior hunger. If you
need assistance, please call
299-1616. Drivers are
needed in the Davenport
area. If you can help, please
call 299-1616. We have a drop-off at St. Ann so you
don’t have to go to Winter Haven.
Please join us in saying a Rosary for the Unborn
after Saturday 4:00 PM Mass in the Chapel. It is also
said everyday before Mass at 8:20.
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Dear Parents,
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! May the Lord Bless you and your
family.
A REMINDER: THURSDAY AND FRIDAY I AM NOT IN
THE OFFICE – THESE 2 DAYS ARE “MY WEEK-END”.
PLEASE CALL , 863-438-2700, BEFORE COMING DURING
OFFICE HOURS, TO MAKE SURE THAT I AM IN THE OFFICE, AS SOME DAYS I HAVE MEETINGS, ETC. AND AM
NOT AVAILABLE.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO WILL
COME AND HELP OUR TEACHERS PAINT THEIR CLASSROOMS. PAINT WILL BE SUPPLIED. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND WILLING, PLEASE CALL SR. JOSIE OR STOP
BY THE OFFICE.
Advent will soon be here; how will you and your family prepare
for the coming of the Christ Child? Do you have an Advent
Wreath, a Jesse Tree? Check with your child’ teacher for information or stop by Sr. Josie’ Office if you are interested .
Thank you for your generous donations for St. Vincent de Paul
food collection for Thanksgiving.
PARENTS, thank you and God Bless you for your loving and
generous support of our Faith Formation Program. Sister Josie
Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group meets on
Wednesdays after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Fr.
Carlos Building.
CURSILLO MEETINGS
SPANISH ULTREYA MEETS EVERY THURSDAY AT
7PM IN THE FATHER CARLOS BUILDING.
If you wish to learn more about the Cursillo Movement
PLEASE CALL WANDA CURTIS 407-346-7828
Cursillos in Christianity is a movement within the church that,
through a method of its own tries to, and through God's grace
manages to; enable the essential realities of the Christian to
come to life in the uniqueness, originality, and creativity of
each person.
The Cursillo Movement consists of proclaiming the best news
of the best reality: that God, in Christ, loves us. Communicated by the best means, which is friendship towards the best of
each one, which is the person and his capacity of Conviction,
Decision, and Constancy.
De Colores
Parish Sacrificial Giving
In gratitude for the gifts we have received from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord of
$11,798.17 on November 14th & 15th, 2015 for the ministries of St. Ann. Thank you for helping us carry out
Christ’s mission and ministry. Thanks for giving First
Fruits with happiness and love!
November 22, 2015
Flowers for the Altar: Would
you like to donate a flower arrangement for the Altar once
during the year? For only
$50.00 you can have your loved
one remembered with flowers
around the Altar. Call the
Church Office at 863-422-4370.
THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
will meet every Wednesday to make
teddy bears, chemo hats and prayer
shawls. We are so grateful for the
many skeins of yarn for our shawls
and chemo hats and material for the
teddy bears that we have received
from our Church members.. Thank you so much. If you
know of someone needing a prayer shawl because of
poor health or who have lost a loved one, please come
see us on Wednesday mornings in the Fr. Anderson
Bldg. or call the Church Office at 422-4370.
PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
MINISTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Presentation of the Gifts Ministry welcomes each of you to St. Ann's. We are
giving you an opportunity to make the
Mass you attend, that much more special and spiritual. If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or remembering a deceased loved one, why not make the day
that much more meaningful by bringing the gifts down
to Father at the Offertory. If interested please contact
Mary Jo Terranova at 299-5590 for the 4PM Saturday
Mass, Joyce Crane for the 7:30 Sunday Morning Mass
at 419-1200 or Joyce Greenwood for the 10 AM Sunday
Morning Mass at 956-4548 or feel free to email us at
mjpjterra.2703@gmail.com, please add "gift givers" to
the subject line.
We have placed a book in the Narthex where
you can write the names of those who may
be sick and for whom you wish us to pray.
At Mass we will pray for those who have
asked us for our prayers, especially those in our intention
book." You can neatly write names into the book right up to
the start of Mass and the book will be carried to the altar.
Please pray for the sick in our Parish who have asked for
our prayers.
The flowers around the Altar were
donated in loving memory of Nancy
Ann Hoebelheinrich. Thank you.
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22 de Noviembre del 2015
ERES TU REY?
Este domingo es el último de domingo del ano litúrgico. Y es este día la gran celebración de Cristo Rey.
En el evangelio de San Juan, escuchamos un dialogo entre Jesús y Pilatos. Pilatos pregunta a Jesús acerca
de los cargos de los que le acusan.
Para Jesús era clara la respuesta para Pilatos haciendo una gran diferencia entre su Reinado (Celestial) y el
de las fuerzas políticas de este mundo, Rey y Reinado podrían ser términos apropiados para las promesas y
misión de Jesús, pero solo por analogía. El efectivamente es rey pero no con las pretensiones y expectativas
de este mundo. Él es rey porque gobierna la tierra con misericordia y amor y el cielo está lleno de su Gloria.
Jesús refiere que su reinado no es de este mundo. Este es un tema que había sido mencionado al comienzo
del Evangelio de San Juan. Cuando hace la oración en la última cena ( Jn 17:6-18), es la oración que El hace
por sus discípulos quienes están en el mundo pero no pertenecen al mundo. Claro como Jesús ellos son enviados al mundo para la salvación del mundo.
Un reinado que usa un poder diferente para salvar y servir a otros. Que extraña forma de gobernar! Un ejército
conformado por un grupo de seguidores de Jesús cuyas únicas armas son la oración de liberación, sanación y
perdón.
Poncio Pilatos estaba muy temeroso de Jesús, estaba curioso por conocer a Jesús en persona, el había escuchado acerca de Él, porque Herodes, quien le había enviado Jesús a él para ser juzgado, le había contado
muchas cosas que Juan el Bautista había anunciado acerca del Mesías, acerca de la conversión (razón por la
cual Herodes había decapitado a Juan el Bautista por la fuerte influencia de su concubina).
Jesucristo vino al mundo, pero el mundo no lo reconoció. En el lenguaje de San Juan, el mundo prefiero la oscuridad a la luz.
Fr. Alfonso
Columbiettes: Mantenga a Cristo en la Navidad
(Tarjetas de Navidad). Ordene sus Tarjetas antes del 22
de Noviembre. Jesús es la razón de la Navidad.
“Mantenga a Cristo en la Navidad” (imanes de auto)
estarán de venta durante las misas del 5 & 6 de diciembre. El costo es de $5.
Ofrenda con Sacrificio: En gratitud por los dones que
hemos recibido de Dios, los feligreses y visitantes hicimos retorno gozoso al Señor de $11,798.17 el 14 & 15
de noviembre para la misión y ministerios de la Parroquia Santa Ana. Gracias por ayudarnos a seguir llevando
a cabo la misión y el ministerio de Cristo. !Gracias por
dar los primeros frutos con alegría y amor!
La Sociedad de las Damas del Altar y Rosario
decidieron no tener la venta del bazar el próximo año
2016. No pueden aceptar donaciones, no hay lugar
para almacenar los artículos. Toda donación de ropa
y zapatos serán aceptadas en San Vicente de Paúl.
El Primer y el tercer domingo de cada mes después de ambas Misas en la
mañana. Estaremos sirviendo Pancakes
de Desayuno. Los fondos recaudados serán para el Programa
de Vocaciones.
Fecha limite para su orden de Árbol Navideño es Noviembre 22(próximo fin de semana). Formas para
ordenar están disponibles en el vestíbulo.
ATENCIÓN: PADRES CON NIÑOS CON
NECESIDADES ESPECIALES
Se celebrara una Fiesta Especial de Navidad en el Salón
de Caballeros de Colón el 06 de diciembre a las 4:00 PM
para los niños con necesidades especiales en nuestra comunidad. Se proporcionará comida y entretenimiento.
Esta fiesta es gratuita, pero hay que confirmar su asistencia para asegurarnos que habrá lo suficiente para todos.
Por favor, póngase en contacto con Robert Higgins @
863-605-8286 o por correo electrónico a
RHiggins10484@gmail.com para confirmar su asistencia.
Fecha límite para reservas es el 30 de noviembre.
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Formación de Fe: FELIZ DÍA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS! Que el Señor le bendiga a usted y a su familia. RECORDATORIO: El jueves y el viernes NO ESTOY EN
LA OFICINA - ESTOS 2 DÍAS SON " MI FIN DE SEMANA”. Mis horas de oficina son: Lunes, Martes, Miércoles de 9:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m. FAVOR, llame a mi oficina,
863-438-2700 antes de venir para asegurarse que estoy
disponible. Adviento pronto estará aquí; ¿cómo usted y
su familia se está preparando para la venida del Niño Jesús? Tiene usted una guirnalda del advenimiento o un Árbol de Jesé? Consulte con el maestro de su hijo/a para
obtener más información o pase por la oficina de la Hermana Josie si usted está interesado. Gracias por su generosa
donación de artículos de alimentos para la Sociedad de St..
Vicente de Paul para Acción de Gracias. Estamos solicitando
personas voluntarias para que ayuden a nuestros maestros a
pintar los salones de clases. La pintura y los materiales han
sido suplidos. Si usted está interesado, favor de llamar a Sr.
Josie o pase por la oficina. Dios continúe bendiciéndole por
su generosidad y apoyo a nuestro programa de Formación de
Fe. Sr. Josie
San Vicente de Paul
Jesús contestó: “Mi realeza no procede de este mundo. Si fuera rey como los de este mundo, mis guardias habrían luchado para que no cayera en manos
de los judíos. Pero mi reinado no es de acá.” Pilato
le preguntó: “Entonces, ¿Tú eres rey?” Jesús respondió: “Tú lo has dicho: yo soy Rey. Yo doy testimonio de la verdad, y para esto he nacido y he venido al mundo. Todo el que está del lado de la verdad
escucha mi voz.”
Hoy al celebrar Cristo El Rey, abre la puerta de tu
corazón ampliamente para que puedas escuchar la
voz de Jesús que nos llama a ayudar a construir su
reino aquí en la tierra. Este mes a través de sus donaciones, la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl fue
capaz de llevar el amor y la misericordia de Dios a
los necesitados en nuestra Comunidad.
El Árbol del Ángel: Todavía hay un buen número de
tarjetas en el Árbol del Ángel. Por favor, considerare la compra de regalos para un niño necesitado en
nuestra comunidad. Traer los regalos al nártex antes del 6 de diciembre.
22 de Noviembre del 2015
Mayordomos del mes:
Cathy Grossmann, Ministro de los
Enfermos por quince años. Eres muy
apreciada por
nuestra
comunidad.
Gracias!
Este es el último domingo del año, la Iglesia
Católica celebra Cristo Rey del Universo.
Es una manera de captar nuestra atención al
fin de todo. El fin de todo es el realeza y el
reino de Cristo. Un gran poeta francés, Jean de
Lafontaine, dice “En toda cosa hay que considerar el fin.” El fin es lo más importante de
todo. Por lo que es para la realeza y el reino de
Cristo. Sin embargo, es importante saber lo
que estamos hablando.
Hay al menos tres maneras de ser rey:
La forma política, la manera romana: dominamos y esclavizamos a otros a nuestro interés;
La forma mesiánica, los judíos: un descendiente del rey David toma el poder para destruir a los enemigos del pueblo, los enemigos
de Dios;
Y el camino de Jesús. Es un ser místico, sin
forzar; sin destruir a nadie. De esta manera, el
Rey es entregado a los hombres a ser asesinado sin soldados para garantizar la seguridad.
Respondió Jesús: «Mi Reino no es de este
mundo. Si mi Reino fuese de este mundo, mi
gente habría combatido para que no fuese entregado a los judíos: pero mi Reino no es de
aquí.» El Rey puede ser asesinado. Él todavía reina. Él reina a través Su amor.
Su realeza es amor.
Fr. Fracilus Pettit-Homme