

Matt 19:27-29.
Et omnis, qui relíquerit domum, vel fratres, aut soróres, aut patrem, aut matrem, aut uxórem, aut fílios, aut agros, propter nomen meum, céntuplum accípiet, et vitam ætérnam possidébit.
Celebriamo oggi San Silvestro abbate, al secolo Silvestro Guzzolini (Osimo, 1177 circa – Fabriano, 26 novembre 1267). E’ stato abate benedettino, fondatore della Congregazione dei Silvestrini, ed è venerato come santo dalla Chiesa cattolica.
Un giorno di fronte la cassa aperta di un morto ebbe l’idea che nella vita tutto si corrempe. Ebbe quindi l’idea di rifigiarsi in un eremo. L’ ebbe l’idea di creare un ordine. “Penitenza e preghiera” questo il suo motto.
Questo deve essere anche il nostro motto per la Chiesa contemporanea.
Arriveranno i castighi. Molte anime non saranno pronte. Lo dice la BVM nelle apparizioni di Fatima.
Occorrono quindi preghiere e penitenza per i tempi che viviamo.
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.
Matt 19:27-29.
And everyone who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.
Today we celebrate New Year’s Eve Abbot, born Silvestro Guzzolini (Osimo, around 1177 – Fabriano, 26 November 1267).
He was a Benedictine abbot, founder of the Congregation of the Silvestrini, and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
One day in front of the open chest of a dead man, he had the idea that everything in life is going bad.
He then had the idea of taking refuge in a hermitage. L ‘had the idea of creating an order. “Penance and prayer” this is his motto.
This must also be our motto for the contemporary Church.
The punishments will come. Many souls will not be ready. The BVM says this in the apparitions of Fatima.
Therefore, prayers and penance are needed for the times we live in.
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.
Evangelium Matt 19:27-29
In illo témpore: Dixit Petrus ad Iesum: Ecce, nos relíquimus ómnia, et secúti sumus te: quid ergo erit nobis? Iesus autem dixit illis: Amen, dico vobis, quod vos, qui secuti estis me, in regeneratióne, cum séderit Fílius hóminis in sede maiestátis suæ, sedébitis et vos super sedes duódecim, iudicántes duódecim tribus Israël. Et omnis, qui relíquerit domum, vel fratres, aut soróres, aut patrem, aut matrem, aut uxórem, aut fílios, aut agros, propter nomen meum, céntuplum accípiet, et vitam ætérnam possidébit.
Gospel Matt 19:27-29.
At that time, Peter said to Jesus, Behold, we have left all and followed You; what then shall we have? And Jesus said to them, Amen I say to you that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man shall sit on the throne of His glory, shall also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.
Matt 19:27-29.
Et omnis, qui relíquerit domum, vel fratres, aut soróres, aut patrem, aut matrem, aut uxórem, aut fílios, aut agros, propter nomen meum, céntuplum accípiet, et vitam ætérnam possidébit.
Celebriamo oggi San Silvestro abbate, al secolo Silvestro Guzzolini (Osimo, 1177 circa – Fabriano, 26 novembre 1267). E’ stato abate benedettino, fondatore della Congregazione dei Silvestrini, ed è venerato come santo dalla Chiesa cattolica.
Un giorno di fronte la cassa aperta di un morto ebbe l’idea che nella vita tutto si corrempe. Ebbe quindi l’idea di rifigiarsi in un eremo. L’ ebbe l’idea di creare un ordine. “Penitenza e preghiera” questo il suo motto.
Questo deve essere anche il nostro motto per la Chiesa contemporanea.
Arriveranno i castighi. Molte anime non saranno pronte. Lo dice la BVM nelle apparizioni di Fatima.
Occorrono quindi preghiere e penitenza per i tempi che viviamo.
Sia lodato Gesu’ Cristo! Sempre sia lodato!
____________________
(*) Questo commento e’ scritto in tempo reale durante l’omelia. Mi scuso per l’eventuale misinterpretazione delle parole di Don Enrico.
Matt 19:27-29.
And everyone who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.
Today we celebrate New Year’s Eve Abbot, born Silvestro Guzzolini (Osimo, around 1177 – Fabriano, 26 November 1267).
He was a Benedictine abbot, founder of the Congregation of the Silvestrini, and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
One day in front of the open chest of a dead man, he had the idea that everything in life is going bad.
He then had the idea of taking refuge in a hermitage. L ‘had the idea of creating an order. “Penance and prayer” this is his motto.
This must also be our motto for the contemporary Church.
The punishments will come. Many souls will not be ready. The BVM says this in the apparitions of Fatima.
Therefore, prayers and penance are needed for the times we live in.
Praised be Jesus Christ! Always be praised!
____________________
(*) This comment is written in real time during the homily. I apologize for any misinterpretation of Don Enrico’s words.
Eccli 51:1-8; 51:12
Laudábit usque ad mortem ánima mea Dóminum: quóniam éruis sustinéntes te, et líberas eos de mánibus géntium, Dómine, Deus noster.
Matt 25:1-13
In illo témpore: Dixit Iesus discípulis suis parábolam hanc: Simile erit regnum coelórum decem virgínibus: quæ, accipiéntes lámpades suas, exiérunt óbviam sponso et sponsæ.
Abbiamo sentito ancora una volta la parabola delle 10 vergini. L’obbiettivo della nostra vita e’ l’incontro con Dio. Dobbiamo conservare l’olio, lo Spirito Santo, trasmesso attraverso i sacramenti impartiti dalla Chiesa.
Si tratta di celebrare la festa eterna di nozze con Gesu Cristo,
Oggi ricordiamo Santa Caterina d’Alessandria (Alessandria d’Egitto Egitto, 287 – Alessandria d’Egitto Egitto, 305[1]) vergine e martire dalla Chiesa cattolica vissuta nei primissimi secoli del cristianesimo. Datasi in sposa mistica e Gesu’ Cristo, e quindi votatasi alla castita’, rifiuto’ il matrimonio con il governatore romano, e quindi pagano, dell’Egitto.
Incarcerata e condannata a morte, ebbe una visione mistica: Gesu’ bambino che le offriva un anello.
Uscita dall’estasi Caterina si trovo l’anello al dito! Questi si chiama nella tradizione della Chiesa “Matrimonio Mistico“. Nel corso della storia successiva della Chiesa questa esperienza estatica e’ stata sperimentata anche da altre sante.
Si tratta dell’unione mistica con Nostro Signore, che corrisponde alla piu’ alta espressione della fede, una unione che coinvolge tutta la persona.
Cerchiamo anche noi di maturare in questa dimensione suprema della fede. Non importa se siamo consacrati o meno.
Questa e’ la dimensione che il Signore stesso puo’ aiutarci a conseguire: l’unione di intenti, di pensiero, parole e atti con Lui! In modo da avere per noi la lampada (lo Spirito Santo che accende la nostra fede) che splende in noi fino all’ultimo momento!
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.
Sir 51:1-8; 5:12
My soul shall praise the Lord even to death; because You, O Lord, our God, save those who take refuge in You, and rescue them out of the hands of the nations.
Gospel Matt 25:1-13.
At that time Jesus spoke this parable to His disciples: “Then will the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom and the bride.
We have once again heard the parable of the 10 virgins. The goal of our life is the encounter with God. We must conserve the oil, the Holy Spirit, transmitted through the sacraments imparted by the Church. It is about celebrating the eternal feast of marriage with Jesus Christ.
Today we remember Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Alexandria Egypt Egypt, 287 – Alexandria Egypt Egypt, 305 [1]) virgin and martyr of the Catholic Church who lived in the very first centuries of Christianity. Having given herself in mystical wife and Jesus to Christ, and therefore devoted to chastity, she refused marriage with the Roman, and therefore pagan, governor of Egypt.
Imprisoned and sentenced to death, she had a mystical vision: baby Jesus offering her a ring. When Catherine comes out of ecstasy, I find the ring on her finger!
This is called in the tradition of the Church “Mystical Marriage“.
In the course of the subsequent history of the Church, this ecstatic experience was also experienced by other saints.
It is a question of the mystical union with Our Lord, which corresponds to the highest expression of faith, a union that involves the whole person.
Let us also try to mature in this supreme dimension of faith. It doesn’t matter if we are consecrated or not.
This is the dimension that the Lord himself can help us achieve: the union of intentions, thoughts, words and deeds with him! In order to have for us the lamp (the Holy Spirit who lights up our faith) that shines in us until the last moment!
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.