Saint Ann Catholic Community

Saint Ann
Catholic Community
1311 Robinson Drive
Haines City, FL 33845
FAX: 863-421-2522
PASTORAL STAFF
The Baptism of the Lord
Fr. Alfonso Cely—Parochial
Administrator
El Bautismo del Señor
P.O. Box #1285
Church Office: 863-422-4370
WEBSITE: www.stannhc.org
January 10, 2016
10 de Enero del 2016
[email protected]
Fr. Fracilus Pettit-Homme Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
Sr. Josie Canevari, O.S.F.
Director of Religious Education
863-438-2700
[email protected]
Deacon Hector Colón
Deacon Orestes Hernández
Deacon José Ramos
Music Director - Bob Macar
Business Manager - Lupe Jimenez
[email protected]
Office Support—Luz Gonzalez
[email protected]
Office Support - Michelle Wieber
[email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor—Juan Trujillo
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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January 10, 2016
The Baptism of the Lord
Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord. This brings us to the end of the Christmas season. This is the second manifestation (Theophany) of Our Lord or epiphany which occurred on the occasion of His baptism in the Jordan. Jesus descended into the River to sanctify its waters and to give us the dignity
to be sons of God. This is an important event in which the entire Trinity intervenes.
The baptism of John was a preparation for the coming of the Christ ( The anointed). Was the baptism of repentance what induced mankind to recognize their sins and change their lives? Christ did not need the baptism by
John on the way to repentance, although He appeared in the "substance of our flesh", He was absolutely sinless
and impeccable. He conferred upon the water the power of the true Baptism, the baptism in Spirit which would
remove all the sins of the world: "Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him Who takes away the sin of the world."
Many signs that happened in Christ's baptism are symbolical and we live it in our own Baptism: The heavens are
open that show us that we are all heirs of the future Kingdom, the Holy Spirit descends to fill our hearts with
knowledge and sanctity, and we can hear the voice of our Heavenly Father saying that we are His beloved daughters and sons by adoption.
The same Spirit, that descended on the water of the River Jordan blew over the waters during the first creation
(Gen 1:2). Therefore, the Baptism in the Jordan presents yet another truth: that Jesus has started a new creation.
He is the second man (1 Cor 15:47) or the last Adam (1 Cor 15:45), that comes to repair the first Adam’s guilt.
He does this as the Lamb of God that takes away our sins. ‘Looking at the events in light of the Cross and Resurrection, the Christian people realized what happened: Jesus loaded the burden of all mankind’s guilt upon His
shoulders; he bore it down into the depths of the Jordan. He inaugurated his public activity by stepping into the
place of sinners’ (Joseph Ratzinger, Jesus of Nazareth,
Happy Baptism of the Lord!! Fr. Alfonso
The following persons have been lovingly remembered with flowers around the Altar:
Las flores alrededor del Altar están dedicadas a los siguientes:
Jim Arpin
Eric Blatz
Ken Brunner
Lou Brunner, Jr.
M/M Lou Brunner, Sr.
Paul Bush
Herman & Margaret Chounard
The Clark Family
Nellie & Mark Conti
Don Cushine
Leo & Paula Donovan
Veny Dy-Liacco
Parents of Al & Virginia Evanko
Joe Greiner
The Grossmann Family
Erin & Elaine Gunter
Orbin Hackworth
Mary & Andrew Haughney
M/M Ed Hellyer
Kevin Heuer
Ken Hoffman
The Iovino Family
Paul Katich
The Kavanagh Family
Dolores Ladwig
Eugene & Dora Larson
The Frank Lillo Family
The Marzullo Family
William McDonough
June Miller
Maria D. Olivera
John Phelps, Jr.
Fannie & Nicholas Presutti
John Ricci
Robert Riggs
Ivan Rivera
Tom & Jane Seibel
Martin Shea
Karen Shupe
Dennis M. “Mike” Sullivan
Henry & Elizabeth Strauss
Gary & Eva Thielen
Michael & Marsha Thornton
Roberto Vazquez
John & Edna Wadsworth
Karen Werckman
Lawrence & Mary Agnes Wieber
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January 10, 2016
St. Vincent de Paul:
After Jesus was baptized, he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and a voice was heard, “This is my
beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” As we give
to the poor, we also can hear these same words.
As you help those who are suffering, know in your
heart the truth of the words, “You are my beloved in
whom I am well pleased”.
You can help through monetary donations, bringing food
donations to the Narthex or clothing to St. Vincent de Paul
(behind St. Ann’s). We are open to help the needy on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12—2:30 PM. For
more information, call 863-419-4819.
Thanks to all who donated to the Columbiettes “Bakeless” Bake Sale”!
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.
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 the First Friday
with benediction at 5:45 PM. 1st Friday Adoration has been moved to January 8th due to
the New Year’s holiday.
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 the 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.
The 50-50 winner this week was Mr. &
Mrs. Robert Green for $161.00 Remember:
it takes $2.00 to play!
Welcome to all our new parishioners and
welcome back to all our returning snowbirds!
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 9th, 2016
9:00 AM
+Aurora Corpuz
4:00 PM
+James Kenney
Sunday, January 10th, 2016
7:30 AM
+Henrietta Brunno
10:00 AM
Intentions of Marilyn & Lee Reust
12:00 PM
+Aida Polanco
7:00 PM
Por los miembros de la Iglesia
Monday, January 11th, 2016
9:00 AM
+Mildred Fletcher
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016
9:00 AM
+Dan Methven
Wednesday, January 13th, 2016
9:00 am
+Memorial Mass Association
Thursday, January 14th, 2016
9:00 AM
+Ray Fournier
Friday, January 15th 2016
9:00 AM
+John Hessenius
Saturday, January 16th, 2016
9:00 AM
+Paul Scheck
4:00 PM
+Ann & Lou Kuglich
Sunday, January 17th, 2016
7:30 AM
+Karen Werckman
10:00 AM
+Gregory Kaye
12:00 PM
+Fernando Candelario Perez
7:00 PM
+Por los miembros de la Iglesia
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The flowers around the Altar are
in loving memory of Josephine
Malarbi.
The Hospitality Ministry request that you pick up
your pictures, which will be made available, this Saturday and Sunday. They are from the Church archives and it is a gift from St. Ann Church to you.
Each month pictures will come off the photo board for
your enjoyment. These pictures will have been paid
for from your donations of recycled empty cartridges!
Keep them coming and everyone will enjoy them.
Thank you – Jacquie Menard.
STEWARD OF
THE MONTH:
Simitrio “Jaime”
Patiño:
Coordinator of
Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival
for years!! You
are so appreciated by our community, THANK
YOU!
Confirmation pictures are
available upon request. Please
call to make an appointment
for viewing. Call Jacquie
Menard 863-422-1063 or
email [email protected]. 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 [email protected]
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.
January 10, 2016
The Altar and Rosary Society The Fashion
Show Luncheon is on January 30th. Tickets are
$10.00 and will be available after the Masses on
the weekends of January 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th
and 23rd & 24th. And also at the Church Office.
Remember we will NOT be having a sale in
2016 and are NOT accepting any donations till
2017.
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 in
October. Please call the Church Office to make
an appointment
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN OUR BULLETIN! Contact: Fabio Espinosa at (800) - 994
-9819 or e-mail [email protected]
MINISTERS TO THE SICK 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 of Holy Communion,
please call Cathy Grossmann at 863-299-3452 and
arrangements will be made for a Minister to the
sick to visit you. All Ministers: please pick up
your January schedule and your new list of all
Ministers to the Sick.
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 2991616. 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.
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Dear Parents, A HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!!!
Another year has begun and the next few months will be very
busy ones for our RCIA students and also for First Communion
and Confirmation students. Our RCIA students will be starting
immediate preparation for their acceptance into St. Ann Catholic Community. Our First Communion students will be starting
Reconciliation classes next week to prepare them for their first
confession, and the Confirmation class will be in the final stages
of preparation to becoming more active members of St. Ann
Community. We ask you, our parents and Community of St.
Ann, to keep our students in your prayers as they continue to
grow in love and knowledge of the Holy Trinity and our Blessed
Mother, Mary. A REMINDER: Thurs. & Fri. , I am not in the
Office. These 2 days are my “weekend”. Please call 863-4382700, before coming during Office Hours, to make sure that I am
in the Office as some days I am in meetings, etc. and not available. Parents, Thank you and God Bless You for your loving and
generous support of our Faith Formation Program. Sr. Josie
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.
Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group meets on Wednesdays
after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Fr. Carlos Building. On January 13th, Catholic Evangelist Greg & Lydia Traynor will
lead. Prayers for healing will follow.
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
$14,490.20 on January 2nd & 3rd, 2016 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!
January 10, 2016
The St. Ann Cancer Support Group will meet again on
the 4th Friday of the month, (January 22nd) at 10:15
am in the Fr. Carlos Building. If interested, please call
Lori King at 863-258-5813.
QUILT RAFFLE: Ella Rauscher has donated
another beautiful quilt that will be raffled
off at the Fashion show on January 30th.
Buy your chance after the Masses during the
following weekends, January 9th & 10th,
16th & 17th and 23rd and 24th, 2016 and the
Fashion Show.
“Together in Holiness” - An Inspiring Event for
Couples! March 25th, 2016 * 8am-2:30pm *
Altamonte Springs, Florida
You are invited to the Together in Holiness marriage
conference in the diocese of Orlando! The theme for the
day is “Family as a School Love”. It includes inspiring
presentations, Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and R3econciliation. Speakers are Danielle Bean, publisher at
Catholic Digest of Orlando, Arland Nichols, President of
the St. John Paul II Foundation; and Den Norm and
Cindy Levesque of Orlando. Registration includes
breakfast and lunch: $45.00 a couple or $25.00 /
individual, $10/child. Learn more and register at
www.TogetherInHoliness.org
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
[email protected], please add "gift givers" to
the subject line.
There is 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.
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10 de Enero del 2016
Feliz Bautismo del Señor!
Hoy la Iglesia celebra la Solemnidad del Bautismo de Nuestro Señor. Con esta solemnidad estamos llegando al fin del
tiempo de Navidad. Esta es la segunda manifestación (Teofanía) de Cristo o podríamos llamarla otra Epifanía la cual ocurre con ocasión de Su bautismo en el Jordán. Jesús desciende en el rio para santificar sus aguas y para darnos la dignidad
de hijos de Dios. Importante acontecimiento en el que interviene la Santa Trinidad.
El bautismo de Juan fue una preparación para la venida del Cristo ( el Ungido). Era un bautismo de arrepentimiento y que
llevaba a la humanidad a la confesión de sus pecados para cambiar sus vidas. Cristo no necesitaba el bautismo de Juan con
intensión de arrepentimiento a pesar de aparecer en la “sustancia de nuestra carne” Él era absolutamente libre de pecado e
impecable. El confiere sobre el agua el poder del verdadero bautismo, el bautismo en Espíritu el cual remueve todos los
pecados del mundo: “Este es el Cordero de Dios, que quita los pecados del mundo”.
Muchos signos que suceden en el Bautismo de Cristo son simbólicos y nosotros los vivimos en nuestro propio bautismo:
Los cielos se abren figura que nos muestra que somos herederos de un Reino futuro, el Espíritu desciende para llenar nuestros corazones con conocimiento y santidad y podemos escuchar la voz de nuestro Padre Celestial diciendo que somos Sus
amados hijas e hijos por adopción. El mismo Espíritu, que descendió sobre las aguas del Rio Jordán soplo sobre las aguas
durante la primera creación ( Gen 1:2).
Por tanto, el bautismo en el Jordán sin embargo otra verdad: Jesús ha empezado una nueva creación. Él es el segundo hombre ( 1Cor 15:47) o el ultimo Adam ( 1Cor 15:45), que viene a reparar la culpa del primer Adam. El hace esto como Cordero de Dios que quita nuestros pecados. Viendo lo ocurrido a la luz de la Cruz y Resurrección, el mundo Cristiano pude
darse cuenta que ha pasado: Jesús cargo el peso de la culpa de la humanidad sobre sus hombros; El los cargo hasta lo más
profundo del Jordán. El inauguro su vida pública tomando el lugar de los pecadores”
( Joseph Ratzinger, Jesús de Nazaret, Bloomsbury 2007, p18)
Feliz Bautismo del Señor!
Fr. Alfonso
CAMINANDO CON JESUS: Llevamos oración a los hogares. Para mas información favor
de llamar a Zoraida 863-236-3035.
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.
Ofrenda con Sacrificio: En gratitud por los dones que
hemos recibido de Dios, los feligreses y visitantes hicimos retorno gozoso al Señor de $ 14,159.94 el 5 y 6 de
diciembre 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.
Estamos inscribiendo nuevos estudiantes para lasclases de inglés que comenza el 13 de enero en el
edificio Padre Anderson. Las clases son los miércoles 12-2 p.m. Vengan a las 11:00 a.m, el dia 13,
para que selecione de los 4 niveles, el que necesite.
El Ministerio de Hospitalidad necesita que usted recoja
sus fotos. Estarán disponible este fin de semana y el próximo. Estas fotos son de los archivos de la Iglesia y estas
fotos son un obsequio de parte de St. Ana. Gracias por su
continua donación de cartuchos de tinta vacíos, esto hace
posible que nuestro ministerio done las fotos que se encuentra en los tableros de la Iglesia. Gracias, Jaquie
Mayordomos del
mes:
Simitrio ‘Jaime’
Patiño coordinador de la Fiesta de
la Virgen de Guadalupe por muchos
año. Eres muy
apreciado por
nuestra comunidad.
Gracias!
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10 de Enero del 2016
Formación de Fe: A los Padres de familia les deseo un
bendecido y feliz año nuevo 2016 !!! Otro año ha comenzado y en los próximos meses los estudiantes de RCIA estarán
ocupados preparándose para la Primera Comunión, Confirmación y para la aceptación inmediata en la comunidad de
St. Ana. Los estudiantes de la Primera Comunión estarán
preparándose para las clases de reconciliación el próximo fin
de semana para su primera confesión. La clase de Confirmación está en las etapas finales de la preparación para convertirse en miembros más activos de St. Ann Comunidad. Les
pedimos a nuestros padres y la comunidad de Santa Ana, a
mantener a nuestros estudiantes en sus oraciones a medida
que continúan creciendo en el amor y el conocimiento de la
Santísima trinidad y nuestra Santísima Madre, María.
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.
Dios continúe bendiciéndole por su generosidad y
apoyo a nuestro programa. Sr. Josie
San Vicente de Paul: Y mientras estaba en oración se
abrieron los cielos: el Espíritu Santo bajo sobre Él y se manifestó exteriormente en forma de paloma, y del cielo vino una
voz: “Tú eres mi Hijo amado, en quien tengo complacencia". Al usted ayudar a los que sufren, está reconociendo en
su corazón estas palabras.
Usted puede ayudar a través de donaciones monetarias, trayendo donaciones de alimentos al nártex o ropa a San Vicente de Paúl (detrás de Santa Ana) los lunes, miércoles, y viernes 12-2: 30 pm. Para servir voluntario, llame a Judith al
863-427-3040.
El Movimiento de Cursillos de Cristiandad va a celebrar un "Reencuentro Con Tu Cursillo" para
cursillistas que desean re vivir su cursillo, poder
renovar su compromiso con Cristo y de nuevo vivir
"De Colores".
Este Reencuentro se va a celebrar del 15 al 17 de
enero del 2016 en el Campo San Pedro en Winter Park, FL.,
tanto para damas y caballeros.
El costo será de $65.00 por persona ó $120.00 por matrimonio.
Para más información favor de comunicarse con: Wanda Curtis
@ 407-346-7828.
NO HAY RESPUESTAS
Hay momentos en la vida que no tienen respuesta ni explicación; sucesos, acontecimientos, experiencias vividas,
tantas cosas que no sabemos por qué suceden o por qué
las debemos vivir. Muchas veces nos quedamos estancados buscando las respuestas y no avanzamos, porque nos
da miedo continuar en medio de la incertidumbre que nos
produce el no entender y no aceptar esas cosas que nos
han de pasar.
Amores que llegan y se van sin avisar, heridas, vacíos,
enfermedades, caídas, pérdidas, caminos que se abren,
puertas que se cierran, circunstancias que afrontar, decisiones que tomar. todo ello invade nuestra mente, llenándola de preguntas inciertas que no encuentran respuestas,
nos llenan de angustia, atentan contra nuestra fe, se convierten en la piedra en el zapato que no nos deja seguir.
Muchas de estas preguntas se convierten en cadenas que
nos han de esclavizar, nos aferramos a ellas, y aunque
quizás respondamos algunas, formulamos otras, porque
nos hace falta buscar excusas que nos torturen y nos hagan dudar, fabricando
temores que nos arrebatan la paz.
Hay quienes discuten
con Dios por la suerte
que les ha de tocar, le
culpan de todo, le pierden la Fe, se alejan de
Él, tan sólo porque no
entienden lo que es vivir y creen que hemos sido creados
para sufrir.
No busquemos respuestas que quizás no llegarán, hay
cosas que suceden porque así deben ser, aunque no entendamos el porque y sintamos que no tenemos las suficientes fuerzas de asumirlas y continuar.
No hay más opciones que vivir, seguir, creer, no perder la
esperanza de que vendrán tiempos mejores que compensarán las luchas que hemos asumido valientemente, sin
renegar por todo, sin rendirnos, sin renunciar.
Alguna vez leí o escuché: Si las cosas tienen solución por
qué me preocupo, si se pueden arreglar. y si no la tienen,
por qué he de angustiarme, sino hay más nada que hacer
ni otra opción que tomar, que seguir, avanzar .
Por eso, más que buscar respuestas, démoslas nosotros
mismos con nuestro vivir y actuar, que quien nos encuentre en el camino descubra en nosotros que hay un Dios de
amor que existe y que se manifiesta en lo más sencillo y
pequeño, aún en todo aquello que no entendemos y que a
veces nos hace dudar.
No hay más respuesta que la fe que nos da fuerzas y nos
llena de paz.