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Live the Gospel of Life
Respect Life Reflection
Twenty-five years ago, Pope St. John Paul II wrote that the Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus’ saving message to the world (Evangelium vitae 1). In taking on human flesh, dwelling among us, and sacrificing his very life for our redemption, Christ reveals the profound dignity of every human person. This God-given dignity does not change with our stage of life, abilities, level of independence, or any other varying circumstance.
“to imitate Christ
and follow in his footsteps”
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The truth of the Gospel of life is at the foundation of who we are as followers
of Christ. In his earthly life, Jesus provided the perfect model for how we are
to love our neighbor and live out the Gospel call: “Truly, I say to you, as you
did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me” (Mt. 25:40).
Jesus calls each of us to “care for the other as a person for whom God has made us responsible” (EV 87). The Gospel of life is intrinsic to the whole Christian life and foundational to the decisions we make on a daily basis. For, “the Gospel of God’s love for man, the Gospel of the dignity of the person and the Gospel of life are a single and indivisible Gospel” (EV 2, emphasis added).
In his encyclical on the Gospel of life, Pope St. John Paul II recognizes the full range of threats against human life, from poverty and malnutrition to murder and war. He places particular emphasis, however, on threats to life at its beginning and end—precisely when it is most in need of protection. In modern times, children in their mothers’ wombs and those approaching the end of their lives are certainly among the “least of these” in our world’s estimation. Practices such as abortion and assisted suicide tragically reject the truth that human life is always to be cherished and defended with loving concern.
As the Church celebrates the 25th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s prophetic encyclical, let us reflect on how we personally live out the Gospel: Do I talk about and act towards others as I would talk about and treat Jesus himself? Do I inform myself of the Church’s teachings and engage in the civic arena as first a follower of Christ? Do I support and advocate for laws and policies that protect and defend human life? Do I help pregnant and parenting mothers in need? Am I ready to support a loved one nearing death?
Through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, may Our Lord grant us the grace to truly and courageously live his Gospel of life.
Excerpts from Evangelium vitae, © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Scriptural excerpts from Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.
Reflexión Respetemos la Vida
Hace veinticinco años san Juan Pablo II escribió que el Evangelio de la vida es el centro del mensaje salvífico de Jesús al mundo (Evangelium vitae 1). Al hacerse humano, viviendo entre nosotros y sacrificando su vida por nuestra redención, Cristo revela la profunda dignidad de cada persona humana. Esta dignidad dada por Dios no cambia durante las etapas de la vida, la capacidad, el grado de independencia o cualquiera otra circunstancia variable.
"imitar a Jesús
y… seguir sus huellas"
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La verdad del Evangelio de la vida es el fundamento de quiénes somos como
seguidores de Cristo. En su vida terrenal, Jesús nos proporcionó el modelo
perfecto de cómo debemos amar a nuestro prójimo y vivir la llamada de
Evangelio: “En verdad les digo que, cuando lo hicieron con alguno de los más
pequeños de estos mis hermanos, me lo hicieron a mí” (Mt 25,40).
Jesus nos llama cada uno de nosotros a “hacernos cargo del otro como persona confiada por Dios a nuestra responsabilidad” (EV 87). El Evangelio de la vida es intrínseco a toda la vida cristiana y fundamental a las decisiones que tomamos diariamente. “El Evangelio del amor de Dios al hombre, el Evangelio de la dignidad de la persona y el Evangelio de la vida son un único e indivisible Evangelio” (EV 2, énfasis agregado).
En su encíclica sobre el Evangelio de la vida, san Juan Pablo II reconoce la gama completa de amenazas contra la vida humana, tales como la pobreza y la desnutrición hasta el asesinato y la guerra. Hace énfasis particular, sin embargo, en las amenazas a la vida en su inicio y al final, precisamente cuando más necesita protección. En tiempos modernos, niños en el vientre materno y aquellos que se acercan al final de su vida están ciertamente entre los “más pequeños de estos” en la valoración que les damos. Las prácticas como el aborto y el suicidio asistido trágicamente rechazan la verdad de que la vida humana deberá siempre ser atesorada y defendida con amorosa atención.
Mientras la Iglesia celebra el 25o aniversario de la profética encíclica de san Juan Pablo II, reflexionemos en cómo vivimos personalmente el Evangelio: ¿Hablo y actúo hacia otros como hablaría y trataría a Jesus? ¿Me informo acerca de las doctrinas de la Iglesia y participo en el ámbito cívico primero como seguidor de Cristo? ¿Apoyo e intercedo por las leyes y políticas que protegen y defienden la vida humana? ¿Ayudo a las embarazadas y a las madres que crían hijos que están necesitadas de ayuda? ¿Estoy preparado para apoyar a un ser querido en su lecho de muerte?
Que por la intercesión de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Nuestro Señor nos conceda la gracia de vivir su Evangelio de vida de manera verdadera y valiente.
Fragmentos de Evangelium vitae © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Se utiliza con permiso. Se reservan todos los derechos. Extractos bíblicos de los Leccionarios I, II y III, propiedad de la Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana, copyright © 1987, quinta edición de septiembre de 2004. Se utiliza con permiso. Se reservan todos los derechos. Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. Se reservan todos los derechos.
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"Priesthood from the Inside Out"Sharing the Secrets of God
January 18
- Fr. Matthias
The pager of the hospital chaplain buzzes on the glass tabletop of his desk, rattling the pennies that lay beside it. He picks it up and squints at the screen. “Code Blue in the surgical waiting room. We need to go.” He stands and throws on his blue sports coat, then tugs on the bottom hem, “Follow me.”(Continue reading go to: https://www.priesthoodinsideout.org/ -
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Reading I 2 Tm 1:1-8Responsorial Psalm 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10Gospel Mk 3:31-35
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