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ST. MARY STA. MARÍA 11 W. LINN ST. MASSES MISAS SATURDAY SÁBADO 6:30 pm Español SUNDAY DOMINGO 8:30 am English 11:30 am Español DAILY MASS MISAS DIARIAS Monday lunes 8:00 am Tuesday martes 5:15 pm Thursday jueves 5:15 pm CONFESSION CONFESIONES Tuesday martes 5:45 pm Thursday jueves 4:15-5:15 pm ST. HENRY 211 W. OLIVE ST. MASSES MISAS SATURDAY SÁBADO 4:30 pm English SUNDAY DOMINGO 10:00 am English 5:00 pm Bilingual/Bilingüe DAILY MASS MISAS DIARIAS Tuesday martes 7:30 am Wednesday miércoles 7:30 am Thursday jueves 8:45 am Friday viernes 7:30 am CONFESSION CONFESIONES Saturday sábado 3:30-4:15 pm Sunday domingo 4:00-4:45 pm PARISH OFFICE OFICINA 107 S. 1ST ST. Mon–Thurs lun-jue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Fri viernes: 8:30 am-12:00 pm Telephone: (641) 752-6278 Fax: (641) 752-6277 Hispanic Ministry: (641) 753-7815 Please direct all business to the St. Francis of Assisi parish office located across from St. Mary Church at 107 S. 1st St. La única oficina parroquial es al lado de Sta. María. Si tiene negocios, preguntas, o necesita una cita, pasan por allá: 107 S. 1st St. www.st-francis.net DECEMBER 29 • 29 DE DICIEMBRE, 2019 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Tuesday, December 31 5:15 pm (SM) 11:30 pm (SM) Wednesday, January 1 9:00 am (SH) SOLEMNIDAD DE MARÍA, MADRE DE DIOS DÍA SANTO DE OBLIGACIÓN martes, 31 de diciembre 5:15 pm (SM) 11:30 pm (SM) miércoles, 1 de enero 9:00 am (SH)

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Page 1: DECEMBER 29 • 29 DE DICIEMBRE, 2019 11 W. LINN ST. FEAST … · 2019. 12. 29. · DECEMBER 29 • 29 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY • FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA SOLEMNITY OF MARY,

ST. MARY • STA. MARÍA 11 W. LINN ST.

MASSES • MISAS SATURDAY • SÁBADO

6:30 pm Español

SUNDAY • DOMINGO 8:30 am English 11:30 am Español

DAILY MASS • MISAS DIARIAS Monday • lunes 8:00 am Tuesday • martes 5:15 pm Thursday • jueves 5:15 pm

CONFESSION • CONFESIONES Tuesday • martes 5:45 pm

Thursday • jueves 4:15-5:15 pm

ST. HENRY

211 W. OLIVE ST.

MASSES • MISAS

SATURDAY • SÁBADO 4:30 pm English

SUNDAY • DOMINGO 10:00 am English

5:00 pm Bilingual/Bilingüe

DAILY MASS • MISAS DIARIAS Tuesday • martes 7:30 am

Wednesday • miércoles 7:30 am Thursday • jueves 8:45 am Friday • viernes 7:30 am

CONFESSION • CONFESIONES Saturday • sábado 3:30-4:15 pm Sunday • domingo 4:00-4:45 pm

PARISH OFFICE • OFICINA

107 S. 1ST ST.

Mon–Thurs • lun-jue: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Fri ⸰• viernes: 8:30 am-12:00 pm Telephone: (641) 752-6278

Fax: (641) 752-6277

Hispanic Ministry: (641) 753-7815

Please direct all business to the St. Francis of Assisi parish office located across from St. Mary Church at 107 S. 1st St.

La única oficina parroquial es al lado de Sta. María. Si tiene negocios, preguntas, o necesita

una cita, pasan por allá: 107 S. 1st St.

www.st-francis.net

DECEMBER 29 • 29 DE DICIEMBRE, 2019 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY • FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

Tuesday, December 31

5:15 pm (SM) 11:30 pm (SM)

Wednesday, January 1

9:00 am (SH)

SOLEMNIDAD DE MARÍA, MADRE DE DIOS DÍA SANTO DE OBLIGACIÓN

martes, 31 de diciembre

5:15 pm (SM) 11:30 pm (SM)

miércoles, 1 de enero

9:00 am (SH)

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PASTOR • PÁRROCO

Fr. Alan Dietzenbach

[email protected]

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

PÁRROCO ASOCIADO

Fr. Michael McAndrew

[email protected]

DEACONS • DIÁCONOS

Mark Dolash

Jeff Harris

Roger Polt

Gary Pusillo

Tom Renze

HISPANIC MINISTRY

MINISTERIO HISPANO

Sr. Christine Feagan, OP

[email protected]

Mary Aguilera

[email protected]

\

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE

ASOCIADA PASTORAL

Karen Mroz

[email protected]

COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS ED.

EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

Alissa Herrick

[email protected]

COORDINATOR OF SACRAMENTAL

PREPARATION & CONFIRMATION

PRIMERA COMUNIÓN & CONFIRMACIÓN

Sara Cross

[email protected]

FAITH FORMATION ASSISTANT

ASISTENTE DE FORMACIÓN DE FE

Mary Mauk

[email protected]

BUSINESS MANAGERS • FINANZAS

Kelley Brennecke

[email protected]

Gina Pappas

[email protected]

SECRETARY • SECRETARIA

Yesi Sanchez

[email protected]

PASTORAL VISITOR • VISITADORA

Jean Miller

BULLETIN • BOLETÍN

Carrie Seberger

[email protected]

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS:

Due to the office in writing or emailed by

noon on Monday. Thank you!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28

2:00 pm Wedding (Conrad & Kalin) - SH Church

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

9 am—5 pm Private Rental - FF Office Lower Level

6:00 pm Grupo de Oración - SH Church

6:30 pm NO “Epic” Adult Faith Formation Study this week

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30

2:00 pm Liturgy Planning Meeting - SM Office

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

5:15 pm Mass—Mary, Mother of God - SM Church

5:45-11:15 pm Adoration - SM Church

7:00 pm Paula Rush Music Group Practice - SH Church

11:30 pm Misa-María, madre de dios - SM Church

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

9:00 am Mass - Mary, Mother of God - SH Church

6:00 pm Grupo de Oración - SM Church

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2

6:00 pm Marriage Prep Seminar - FF Office

6:15 pm St. Mary Music Practice - SM Church

6:30 pm Children’s Choir Practice - SH Church

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3

8:00 am Coffee & Donuts - SH Church

8:00 am-12:00 pm First Friday Adoration - SH Church

10:00 am Embers Prayer Service - Embers Retirement Community

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4

10:00 am Bautizos (español) - SM Church

7:30 pm Reunión de los padres para primera communión - SM Church Hall

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5

8:40 am Faith Formation & RCIC - SF School and FF Office

11:00 am First Sunday Fellowship - SH Dining Room

1:00 pm Reunión de los padres para primera communión - SM Church Hall

2:00 pm Women’s CEW Team Meeting - FF Office

6:00 pm Grupo de Oración - SH Church

6:30 pm “Epic” Adult Faith Formation Study - FF Office*

*SH PARISH CENTER WILL NOW BE REFERRED TO AS THE FF OFFICE

THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ESTA SEMANA EN SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS

PARISH STAFF PERSONAL PARROQUIAL

WEDNESDAY DEVOTIONS

DEVOCIONES CADA MIÉRCOLES

2:00 pm SH Rosary (Rosario)

5:00 pm SM Rosary (Rosario)

5-8 pm SH Adoration (Santísimo)

5:15 pm SH Chaplet of Divine Mercy (La Coronilla a la Misericordia)

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Wednesday devotions on New Year’s Eve. Thank you to all who spend time before the Blessed Sacrament. If you would like to be on the list of scheduled adorers, please contact Karen in the parish office (752-6278).

Happy New Year!

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

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ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL LA ESCUELA CATÓLICA ST. FRANCIS

SM = St. Mary • SH = St. Henry • Emb = Embers

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28

4:30 pm (SH) +Earl Bachel

6:30 pm (SM) Familia Ramirez Serrato

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

8:30 am (SM) +Gwen Graw

10:00 am (SH) +Celestine Puthoff

11:30 am (SM) +Animas del purgatorio

5:00 pm (SH) All Parishioners

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30

8:00 am (SM) +Don Goodman

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31

7:30 am (SH) +Omer & Mike Oetker

5:15 pm (SM) +Lawrence & Doris

Westendorf

11:30 pm +Animas en el purgatorio

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1

9:00 am (SM) +Lorraine Pille

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2

8:45 am (SH) +Robert Michels

5:15 pm (SM) +Gary Phillips

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3

7:30 am (SH) +Bob Scott

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4

4:30 pm (SH) +Deaceased family

members of Ken & Reta

Oetker family

6:30 pm (SM) +All Parishioners

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5

8:30 am (SM) +Steve & Louise Spickert

10:00 am (SH) +Mary & Everett Ormsby 11:30 am (SM) +Animas en el Purgatorio

5:00 pm (SH) All Parishioners

30th Mon. • lunes: 1 Jn. 2:12-17

Lk. (Lc.) 2:36-40

31st Tues. • martes: 1 Jn. 2:18-21

Jn. 1:1-18

1st Wed. • miércoles: Nm. 6:22-27

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Gal. 4:4-7

Solemnidad de Maria Santisima, Lk. (Lc.) 2:16-21

Madre de Dios

2nd Thurs. • jueves: 1 Jn. 2:22-28

Jn. 1:19-28

3rd Fri. • viernes: 1 Jn. 2:29-3:6

Jn. 1:29-24

4th Sat. • sábado: 1 Jn. 3:7-10

Jn. 1:35-42

5th Sun. • domingo: Is. 60:1-6

Epiphany/Epifania Eph. (Ef.) 2:2-3A, 5-6

Mt. 2:1-12

DR. MATTHEW HERRICK, PRINCIPAL 641-753-7977 WWW.ST-FRANCIS.NET

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT (JA) AT ST. FRANCIS

NEXT SEMESTER!

St. Francis Catholic School is pleased to

announce the Junior Achievement

programming for next semester! Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization

which focuses on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness

programs for students in grades K-12. What makes JA unique are the connections

students make to community members as they volunteer to teach the JA

programs in local classrooms!! Stay tuned for more information as we request:

* Volunteers to lead the programs for each grade (1 volunteer per grade)

* Sponsorship to help fund the JA program ($75 per grade)

Questions, contact Maggie Stalzer (475-3370)

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Lecturas biblicas

Marshalltown’s PREMIER Christmas

programs! So thankful to be able to

sing about Jesus! Everyone did a

great job! Merry Christmas &

Happy New Year to all!

¡MEJORES programas navideño en

Marshalltown! ¡Tan agradecidos de

poder cantar de Jesús! ¡Todos

hicieron un gran trabajo! Feliz

Navidad y feliz año nuevo a todos!

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Our sympathies to the

families of

Nuestras condolencias

a las familias de

Dave Rebik

Calendaria Villa

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

I want to thank all of you

who have been so kind in

praying for me and for all

the cards and gifts during

my illness and for

Christmas. I am not going to be able to send

thank you cards this year, so please accept

this as my thank you to all of you. ~Fr. Tom

LITURGY PLANNING TEAM

There will be an organizational meeting for

all those interested in planning our weekly

Sunday liturgies at the parish office (107 S.

1st St.) on Monday, Dec. 30th at 2pm.

UPDATE: STUDY OF SUNDAY SCRIPTURE

The SOSS group has decided not to meet in

January. They will resume meeting in

February. Stay tuned to the bulletin for

more information!

SCRIP SELLERS NEEDED

No previous experience required - We’ll

train you! Please contact Kate Bowermaster

at 641- 691-4224 [email protected] for

more info!

INSTRUMENT DONATIONS

Do you have any musical

instruments you would like to

donate for students in El

Salvador? A group will be going in February

and could take them to help them with one

of their successful projects we as a parish

have supported. Written music would also

be accepted.

CEW DATES

Just a friendly

reminder to mark your

calendar for CEW 2020!

Women’s Weekend: Feb. 21-23

Men’s Weekend: Feb. 28 - Mar. 1

Make this YOUR year to attend and grow in

your faith!

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Treat yourself to an

unforgettable day at the 2020

Archdiocesan Women’s

Conference, Beauty in Christ:

Fearless! Faithful! On Fire! Join us Sat.,

January 25, 2020 at the DoubleTree by

Hilton Hotel in Cedar Rapids from 8:30 am

to 3:30 pm. Discount rates apply until Mon.,

January 6, 2020. To register go to: https://

archwomensconference.org/registration/.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARENT MEETING IN ST. MARY HALL

(CHOOSE ONE)

SAT. JAN. 4TH @ 7:30PM OR

SUN. JAN. 5TH @ 12:30PM

STUDENT CLASSES IN ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL

SAT., JANUARY 11

9AM-12 PM (GRADES 2&3)

1-4 PM (GRADES 4-6)

PRIMERA COMUNIÓN

REUNION DE PADRES EN EL SALON DE

STA. MARIA (ESCOJA UNA)

SAB. EL 4 DE ENERO. @ 7:30PM O

DOM. EL 5 DE ENERO. @ 12:20PM

CLASE PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES

EN LA ESCUELA SAN FRANCISCO

SABADO, 11 DE ENERO

9AM-12 PM (GRADOS 2&3)

1-4 PM (GRADOS 4-6)

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

JANUARY 5, 12, 19

8:40 AM-9:50 AM

ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL

EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

5, 12, 19 DE ENERO

8:40AM-9:50AM EN LA ESCUELA

ST. FRANCIS

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Do you help with

Liturgical ministries at

Mass? Please note that

the schedule is always in

the bulletin (page 7) as

well as on our website: www.st-

francis.net. When you see your name,

could you please put it on your

personal calendar? There have recently

been several no-shows which puts

everyone on the spot right before Mass

to find a replacement! Thank you for

serving our parish in this vital way!

GUIDING STAR

Have you heard the

news about Guiding

Star Marshalltown?

It’s official! On Dec.

4th, we became a

non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to

promote and provide life-affirming care

to women and their families. We will be

located at 2501 S. Center St., Suite Q

and hope to open in February 2020!

Please consider supporting us in one or

more of the following ways:

• Pray for all involved with Guiding Star

Marshalltown

• Tax-deductible donation payable to:

Guiding Star Marshalltown

2501 South Center St., Suite Q

Marshalltown, IA 50158

Contact Mark/Mary Mauk for more

information at 641-750-8412.

ALTAR SERVER

TRAINING

There will be three

opportunities for

all existing and

new altar servers to be a part of Altar

Server Training.

• Sunday, Jan. 12 at 9:45am (SM)

• Thursday, Jan. 16 at 9:15 am (SH)

• Sunday, Jan. 19 at 11:15am (SH)

We would like ALL the altar servers,

from both the English and Spanish

Masses to attend one of these

sessions.

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ANUNCIOS

NUESTRA MAYORDOMÍA

La obediencia de José a Dios no fue una cosa de una sola vez. Su

atención a la advertencia del ángel impidió que Jesús fuera

asesinado por Herodes y llevó al cumplimiento de la profecía de

que el Mesías sería nazareno. ¡La fidelidad a la voluntad de Dios

también asegura el mejor uso de mis talentos!

OUR STEWARDSHIP

Joseph’s obedience to God was not a one-time thing. His attention

to the angel’s warning kept Jesus from being murdered by Herod

and led to the fulfillment of the prophecy that the Messiah would be

a Nazarene. Fidelity to God’s will assures the best use of my talents,

too!

LA CRUZ VOCACIONAL

6:30 pm (SH) sábado, 4 de enero la familia de

Luis y Mónica Cisneros 11:30 am (SM) domingo, 5 de enero la familia de

José y Graciela Balderas [Si quiere recibir la cruz en tu familia,

hable con la Hna. Cristina.]

NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE ¡Qué lindo día! Empezamos con las mañanitas,

desayuno, misa con mariachi, almuerzo,

reconciliación y la misa bilingüe. Gracias a todos

los músicos, cocineros, ministerios para las

misas y todos los demás quién ayudaron con

cualquier cosa.

¡Viva Cristo Rey!

¡Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe!

¡Viva San Juan Diego!

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE What a wonderful day! We began with las

mañanitas, breakfast, Mass with a mariachi

band, lunch, communal penance and bilingual

Mass at 5 pm. Thank you to the musicians,

cooks, liturgical ministers and everyone else

who helped in any way!

¡Viva Cristo Rey!

¡Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe!

¡Viva San Juan Diego!

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Christmas Memorial Flowers In Memory Of Given By Those Who Loved Them

Deceased family members Pat Grabenbauer

Dale Dolash Ruth Dolash & family

Wink & Dottie Harrison; Mike Harrison; Chris Harrison Teri Anson, Mary Knox, and family

Pedro & Maurilio Rodriguez Anonymous

Dan & LuEllen Schmitt Loving family members

John & Judy Rundall; Wilbur Litterer Adam & Marianne Rundall

Dean & Gloria Brennan; Jerry, Helen & Doug Malloy Kevin & Cindy Malloy family

Joe & Gladys Goodman; John & Mary Brennecke; Chris Harrison; Mark Goodman Tim & Kelley Brennecke

Deceased members of the Gulbranson & Kendall families Pam & Pat Gulbranson

Carl & Alice DeBower; Andrew & Helen Miller Roy & Gloria DeBower

Joe & Lois Michels; Bob Michels; Barbara Lynk; Merle Parks; John Stubbs; Dan Dunham Mildred Stubbs, Judy Michels & Dee Dunham

John & Ina Botsford; John Cahill Fulton family

Jerry Witty; Evelyn & John Zotika Sharon Witty

Dr. Franco Chua Loving family members

Denny Ridout; Jim & Connie Trowbridge Vincene Ridout

Kathleen & Urban Determan; Robert Groteluschen Rose & Rog Groteluschen

John, Pearl & Judy Schoenfelder; Carter McOmber; Ginger Carter Janet Schoenfelder family & Pat Waters family

Mary Ann, Jeff & Mark Waters Pat Waters family

Ken Oetker & deceased family members Reta Oetker & family

Phil Grabenbauer Alice Grabenbauer

Jim Melde Loving family members

Arthur Russell Lottie Russell & family

Jim Snyder Jamie Snyder

Bonnie Kilker; James & Darlene Brezina Jamie Snyder; Dan & Jessica Kilker family & James & Angie Christensen family

John Ketcham Linda, Mike & Mark Ketcham families

Frost / McAleer Families Mary & Sue Frost

Ervin & Mildred Bohnstengel; Ray & Janice Fink John & Sue Fink

Esperanza Perez; Yoana Acosta Yesi Sanchez & family

Jim Mead Your loving wife, Bobbi

Herman & Luella Schoborg Lindsay Clement, Morgan Phipps, Bart & Trent Trowbridge

Marcia Schoborg Petrie Mark, Monna, Merle & Michelle

Rick Larson; Rosemary Larson McCord / Larson family

Carlos Lagos Fr. Michael McAndrew

Aguilera / De la Cruz families Mary Aguilera

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SATURDAY 4:30 PM St. Henry English

SATURDAY 6:30 PM St. Mary Español

SUNDAY 8:30 AM St. Mary English

SUNDAY 10:00 AM St. Henry English

DOMINGO 11:30 AM St. Mary Español

SUNDAY

DOMINGO 5:00 PM St. Henry Bilingue

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Ministros

eucarísticos

B Morton, K Lyons J Bowman, J Studts

J Radosevich S Miriovsky

Rosa García, Ramón y Angélica Ramírez

C Beeghly, L Ketcham, R Kozak

M Higgins M Rundall

D Thompson

D Holubar D&M Knoll

K Lyons, L Ham J Scales

José Covarrubias, Ventura Hernández,

Jorge Andrade, Alma Dias, Mónica

Huerta

S Chandler Jasmin Ramírez Dolores Morelos César Alcaraz R Petersohn

M Wertzberger

ALTAR SERVERS

Monaguillos A Wright José González A&I Boone

R Ham J Eirickson

Abraham Hernández

Daisy y Denise Covarrubias

A&N Fisher

LECTORS Lectores

C Clough

1. Eugenia Rodríguez 2. Maribel Islas

M Mohrfeld G Eirickson 1. RenéHernández 2. Irlanda Helgen

1. Abigail Cabrera 2.S Chandler

SONG LEADER Cantante

P Rush Coro M Boone Praise Singers Coro S Children’s Choir

MUSICIANS Musicos

M Stubbs D Determan C Diaz

GREETERS

Ministros de Hospitalidad

N McConnell J&A Zeihan

Voluntarios NEEDED J&N McCormick Voluntarios NEEDED

USHERS Ministros de Hospitalidad

M Kuhlers, E Schneider M Stubbs

Voluntarios L&A Schulte A Michels K Airey

G Weimers D Knoll, J Edel

M Kern

ROSARIO: Guadalupe Alonzo

S Frost D Weston

A “JESUS-STYLE” FAMILY

We all like to wear new clothes. Now that a new year is

beginning, we would like to start it with new resolutions that are

sometimes difficult to meet, such as losing weight, exercising or

quit smoking. Most of the time, the resolutions are short-lived.

In today’s second reading, Paul describes something workable,

which is a good model: the clothing that is appropriate for God’s

chosen ones. It is a garment made of compassion, kindness,

humility, and patience. It is not that making a resolution to

practice these virtues will be easier, but it is more enduring. Put

love on, Paul tells us, and this way peace will reign. We want

peace in our families and want to have good and strong families.

The recipe is in that clothing, although somewhat expensive,

because these virtues are not instantly acquired, but with lots of

sacrificed love and plenty of practice.

Today we celebrate the Holy Family and we are called to live a

new life of family, where the relationships are not based on who

can do more or is in charge, nor on the envy between siblings, or

the unequal treatment that leads to resentment, but on

compassion, kindness, and patience. This is a family in the style

of Jesus.

What do I appreciate the most in the life of my family?

Am I willing to work to have a family “Jesus-style”?

UNA FAMILIA AL ESTILO DE JESÚS

Todos nos gusta estrenar ropa nueva. Ahora que comienza un

nuevo año, nos gustaría empezar con nuevos propósitos, que a

veces son difíciles de cumplir, como adelgazar, hacer ejercicio o

dejar de fumar. La mayoría de las veces los propósitos duran

poco. En la segunda lectura de hoy, Pablo nos describe algo

realizable, que es un buen modelo: el vestido que conviene a los

elegidos de Dios. Es un vestido hecho de compasión, bondad,

humildad y paciencia. No es que hacer un propósito de practicar

estas virtudes vaya a ser más fácil, pero sí será más duradero.

Pónganse encima el amor, nos dice Pablo, y así reinará la paz.

Queremos paz en nuestras familias y queremos tener buenas y

sólidas familias. La receta está en ese vestido, aunque sea algo

caro, porque esas virtudes no se adquieren instantáneamente, sino

con mucho amor sacrificado y mucha práctica.

Hoy es el día de la Sagrada Familia y se nos llama a vivir una nueva

vida de familia, donde las relaciones no se basen en quién puede

más o manda más, ni en la envidia entre hermanos, ni en un trato

desigual que lleva al resentimiento, sino en la compasión, la

bondad y la paciencia. Esta es una familia al estilo de la de Jesús.

¿Qué aprecio más en la vida de mi familia?

¿Estoy dispuesto a trabajar para una familia “al estilo de Jesús”?

JAN. 4 & 5 LITURGICAL MINISTERS • MINISTERIOS PARA LA MISA 4 & 5 DE ENERO

REFLECTION • REFLEXIÓN