Where is He that is born King of the Jews?
ORARI S.MESSA DI OGGI GIOVEDI 6 GENNAIO 2022, ORE 10.30 – In Epiphania Domini ~ I. classis
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Evangelium Matt 2:1-12
Cum natus esset Iesus in Béthlehem Iuda in diébus Heródis regis, ecce, Magi ab Oriénte venerunt Ierosólymam, dicéntes: Ubi est, qui natus est rex Iudæórum? Vidimus enim stellam eius in Oriénte, et vénimus adoráre eum. Audiens autem Heródes rex, turbatus est, et omnis Ierosólyma cum illo. Et cóngregans omnes principes sacerdotum et scribas pópuli, sciscitabátur ab eis, ubi Christus nasceretur. At illi dixérunt ei: In Béthlehem Iudæ: sic enim scriptum est per Prophétam: Et tu, Béthlehem terra Iuda, nequaquam mínima es in princípibus Iuda; ex te enim éxiet dux, qui regat pópulum meum Israël. Tunc Heródes, clam vocátis Magis, diligénter dídicit ab eis tempus stellæ, quæ appáruit eis: et mittens illos in Béthlehem, dixit: Ite, et interrogáte diligénter de púero: et cum invenéritis, renuntiáte mihi, ut et ego véniens adórem eum. Qui cum audíssent regem, abiérunt. Et ecce, stella, quam víderant in Oriénte, antecedébat eos, usque dum véniens staret supra, ubi erat Puer. Vidéntes autem stellam, gavísi sunt gáudio magno valde. Et intrántes domum, invenérunt Púerum cum María Matre eius, hic genuflectitur et procidéntes adoravérunt eum. Et, apértis thesáuris suis, obtulérunt ei múnera, aurum, thus et myrrham. Et re sponso accépto in somnis, ne redírent ad Heródem, per aliam viam revérsi sunt in regiónem suam.
Gospel Matt 2:1-12
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, Magi came from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him. But when King Herod heard this, he was troubled, and so was all Jerusalem with him. And gathering together all the chief priests and Scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. And they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for thus it is written by the prophet, ‘And you, Bethlehem, of the land of Juda, are by no means least among the princes of Juda; for from you shall come forth a leader who shall rule My people Israel.’ Then Herod summoned the Magi secretly, and carefully ascertained from them the time when the star had appeared to them. And sending them to Bethlehem, he said, Go and make careful inquiry concerning the Child, and when you have found Him, bring me word, that I too may go and worship Him. Now they, having heard the king, went their way. And behold, the star that they had seen in the East went before them, until it came and stood over the place where the Child was. And when they saw the star they rejoiced exceedingly. And entering the house, they found the Child with Mary His Mother, genuflect and falling down they worshipped Him. And opening their treasures they offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back to their own country by another way.
DALL’OMELIA DI (FROM THE HOMILY BY) DON ENRICO RONCAGLIA – GIOVEDI 6 GENNAIO 2022, ORE 10.30
DALL’OMELIA DI DON ENRICO RONCAGLIA (*)
Evangelium Matt 2:1-12
Cum natus esset Iesus in Béthlehem Iuda in diébus Heródis regis, ecce, Magi ab Oriénte venerunt Ierosólymam, dicéntes: Ubi est, qui natus est rex Iudæórum?
E’ la festa dell’Epifania di Gesu’! Significa la sua manifestazione dopo la nascita il giorno di Natale. Gesu’ si manifesta per la prima volta a persone che non appartengono al popolo eletto. E’ l’anticipazione della Chiesa che raccoglie tutti i popoli.Ma non si limita ai Re Magi. Gesu’ si manifesta anche a tutti noi. Possiamo ricordare quando questo e’ avvenuto per ciascuno di noi. Quando, tramite lo Spirito Santo, abbiamo riconosciuto il Signore!
In quel momento c’e’ stata per ciascuno di noi un’Epifania di Dio, del Suo amore, della Sua Bonta’, della sua Sapienza.
L’immagine della stella e’ probabilmente una luce per loro soltanto, che li guidava nel loro cammino. Come nella nostra vita vi sono state delle stelle, delle luci che ci hanno guidato.
Abbiamo cosi fatto la scelta di seguire il Signore.
I Magi hanno consegnato i doni dell’oro il dono del Re, l’incenso il dono del sacrificio e la mirra il dono profetico.
Come sono diversi i Re Magi ed Erode! I primi sono sinceri e rispettosi di Dio, mentre Erode e’ geloso ed invidioso, interessato solo al suo utile immediato.
La bellissima profezia di Isaia parla della luce che splendera’ a Gerusalemme, della Chiesa rimasta fedele al Signore. Occorre essere pazienti. Ora occorre restare nascosti, ma tra poco, forse pochi mesi, potremo rivelarci e la luce della Chiesa splendera’ per tutti i popoli!
Abbiamo questa missione. Il Signore ci da la forza e la fede per perseverare. Come con i Magi il Signore ci indichera’ la via!
Sia lodato Gesu’ Cristo! Sempre sia lodato!
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(*) Questo commento e’ scritto in tempo reale durante l’omelia. Mi scuso per l’eventuale misinterpretazione delle parole di Don Enrico.
FROM THE HOMILY BY DON ENRICO RONCAGLIA (**)
Gospel Matt 2:1-12
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, Magi came from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews?
It is the feast of the Epiphany of Jesus!
It means its manifestation after birth on Christmas day. Jesus appears for the first time to people who do not belong to the chosen people. It is the anticipation of the Church that gathers all peoples, but it is not limited to the Magi. Jesus also manifests himself to all of us.
We can remember when this happened for each of us. How through the Holy Spirit we have recognized the Lord! At that moment there was an Epiphany of God, of His love, of His Goodness, of His Wisdom.
The image of the star is probably a light for them alone, which guided them on their journey.
As in our life there have been stars, lights that have guided us. We thus made the choice to follow the Lord.
The Magi gave the gifts of gold, the gift of the King, incense the gift of sacrifice and myrrh, the prophetic gift. How different are the Magi and Herod! The former are sincere and respectful of God, while Herod is jealous and envious, interested only in his immediate benefit.
The beautiful prophecy of Isaiah speaks of the light that will shine in Jerusalem, the Church remained faithful to the Lord. You have to be patient.
Now it is necessary to remain hidden, but in a short time, perhaps a few months, we will be able to reveal ourselves.
We have this mission. I the Lord gives us the strength and the faith to persevere.
Just as with the Magi the Lord will show us the way!
Praised be Jesus Christ! Always be praised!
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(*) This comment is written in real time during the homily. I apologize for any misinterpretation of Don Enrico’s words.