THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE
Speaking of " Sacrifice of Love", the first thing is not to misunderstand or misinterpret the word "Sacrifice "... Sacrifice comes from two Latin words "sacer" or "sacrifice" which means "holy" or "sacred" and "facere" or "surface" which means "doing." So "sacrifice" means "to make holy or sacred things." It is therefore not merely "something that costs" but "a power to bless, to spiritualize, to serve." who "sacrificed" for the sake of another, bless that one, what makes a saint, gives a great and free spirit, but also the "sacrifices" for the sake of another, is blessed themselves same, it sanctifies and gives himself a great and spiritual ! ... When you understand this two-way goods and blessings is more freely and more cheerfully willing to sacrifice ...
Moreover, the "sacrifice" is essentially a "priestly" action, not only, or mainly, in the narrow sense of "sacrifice others" but also and especially in the sense of "self sacrifice" ... In fact, the word "priest" also originates in two Latin words "sacer" which means "holy" or "sacred" and "dare" or "dowry" which means "give." Then, "priest" means "he who gives holy or sacred things" ... Linking the two concepts of being and function of a priest, makes us understand that for a priest of the holy and sacred things, to himself and others, the fundamental way is the "sacrifice" ...
On the Move Obrador or in any other Left Movement, in any country, they need doctors, psychologists, educators and social healing sense and ability to "sacrifice", and therefore above all, also "priests" ... To assume and exploit this potential "priest" for the benefit of others, especially the poorest, we must give up an elitist sense, restricted and class of the term "priest" and opened his universal sense and reach tod @ s (many spiritualities, and certainly in the Catholic, speaks of "baptismal priesthood" as prerogative tod @ s those who follow the spirituality and not just specialized ministers of worship) ...
But we do not like the job "priestly" by premonition that involves sacrifice. Perhaps we would be servants and social activists with no need for this spiritual aspect of priests. And often, if at last we decided, we are priests or priests began to be a little force ... There is a biblical text that can illuminate the idea of \u200b\u200bthe priesthood -sacrifice that we resist spontaneously, but can be extremely valuable and liberating our people , and in general to those around us ... Says the Gospel of Mark, 15, 21: " and forced a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who came from the field, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross " ... meditate a little, And look how much you can say one verse of the Bible
important thing of this biblical story is to help us understand that this "obligation" is already a form of "Sacrifice," "Love's Sacrifice " as a liberating force Tremenda for ourselves and others ... Express it in song:
BLOOD OF CHRIST
I did not want, I drove,
the cross carried me to my house I went.
tired and I was coming in my thought,
to them live, because I loved them ...
Perhaps forced Simon of Cyrene took his first steps, but gradually as he grabbed the way, settled the cross, and ... can you imagine what happened? Her gown was full of blood! "Whose blood? Blood of Christ ... His hands were full of blood! Blood "Who? Blood of Christ ... He began to sweat, and wiping the sweat tunic and then wiping her hands. Her gown was covered in blood! "Whose blood? Sangre de Cristo ... Try to get into the experience of Cyrene:
I did not expect: stained my clothes!
Red was in my robe!
Blood was in my hands!
That Poor Blood
that carried the cross!
Blood and tears and mud that I did not want! ...
Do you realize? This expresses another symbol of the Love of Slaughter: There is no blood sacrifice! Amar is bleeding and give blood, give life! Jesus in the Eucharistic Liturgy
Simon of Cyrene that day came home late. But when he arrived -
When I got home, my family was scared
and asked: Who has hurt you?
Fear not, children,
I am safe and sound, fear not, dear ...
And, of course, the wife hugged him! The children too!: 'Ah, what a break, and we were scared, we thought it was your blood! " Y. .. without realizing ... In that embrace, I shared in the blood of
then hugged me, crying with joy.
And I embrace you, also spotted!
Blood their faces! Blood their souls!
Blood of Christ they were impregnated!
I took my house!
I brought to my
blood sacrifice!
Blood offerings!
Blood beloved!
Do you realize? The
The story we read in verse upon Simon of Cyrene did not end there ... At the time that Simon was "stained" with blood of Christ and embraced his family, something magical happened in that house, and there were two servers who were called Christians: Alexander and Rufus! Why do you think San Marcos calls them by name? For those who read the Gospel of Mark knew more Rufus Alexander and Simon ... Therefore it says, you know who this Simon of Cyrene who carried the cross? The father of Alexander and Rufus! ... When a reference is mentioned children is because children are more known ... And if you are in any doubt read the Charter
So here and now, ask
Simon of Cyrene, you still fighting!
For those you love is still working!
And if God chooses you, and you cross loading
not be afraid! Bring Blood saved! ...
Simon of Cyrene, embrace your people!
With Blood
Cover them that Blood Red Amada!
Blood of Christ cover them the soul!
I carried my country!
I brought to my
blood sacrifice!
Blood offerings!
Blood beloved!
What we are writing-reading-thinking-sharing is like a Great Liturgy, at least as part of the Great
Happy Easter and committed! Happy Easter! Happy Struggle and Resistance! Happy Easter! Happy Victoria! ...
Álvaro, Deacon in Resistance
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