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Sunday, January 2, 2011

+ From the Gospel according to John ; 1, 1-18

The Word became flesh and dwelling among us.

In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God, in the beginning with God all things were made through Him and without Him nothing was made of what exists . In him was life and the life was the light of men
The light shines in darkness and the darkness did not overcome. He was a man sent from God: His name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light. Word was the true light that enlightens every man. It was in the world and the world was made through him, yet the world did not recognize him. He came to his and his people received him not. But to those who received him he gave power to become children of God, to those who believed in his name, who, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but by God they were created. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John gives witness and proclaims: "It was him, I said, 'He who comes after me is ahead of me because he existed before me." From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. Because the Law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. God, no one has ever seen: the only Son who is God and is in the bosom of the Father, he has revealed.

Exploring (Monsignor Roberto Brunelli)

The gospels of the Christmas season are taken from the first chapters of Matthew and Luke , who speak of Jesus' birth sight, so to speak, from below, earthly perspective. John opens his gospel instead of looking "down" at the entrance of the Son of God in the world: the former because of divine, supernatural and its consequences. It 's a solemn page, what we read today, open a page that seems unfathomable openings on depth of God says, inter alia: "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God, in the beginning with God all things were made through him and without him nothing has been done of what exists. In him was life and the life was the light of men, the light shines in the darkness and the darkness could not overpower. Came into the world the true light that enlightens every man. To all who received him he gave power to become children of God And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. God, no one has ever seen: the only Son, that is God and is in the bosom of the Father, he has revealed. "
The only-begotten Son of God, as God the Father, the Word is, therefore, that the Word of God, who created the world is one in whom is life, that he wanted to communicate to people becoming flesh, that is becoming one of us, accept it, involves becoming children of God In the words of St. Augustine, "the Son of God became man, because men do the children of God." Welcome: the incomparable gift of being adopted as children of God is not automatic and general, God does not force anyone to accept it, nor the waste delivered to those who are not interested, for get it, you need the free decision to accept his Word made flesh. We need the positive will to recognize Jesus as the revealer of the Father, the Master who teaches the truth about God and the way to reach him, as the One through whom you created the world and can give people eternal life. "I am the way, the truth and the life", said one day. To express the greatness of the gift, the Gospel passage of today compares to the light that shines in the darkness. That light is a symbol of immediate understanding, and this crosses all cultures, from ancient Egypt to the Enlightenment, and expression is multiform in every field, from art (the sun, a lamp, the golden background of old paintings) to the common language (just remember that birth is also said to "come to light"). How, on the physical plane, the sunlight gives warmth and allows life, as happens on a spiritual level with the divine light, without which the realm of the darkness of death. In the Bible this symbol opens and closes the revelation of the Creator's first words are: "Let there be light" (Genesis 1:3), and at the end declares that the citizens of the heavenly Jerusalem, paradise, "There will be over night, and will no longer need the light of lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God giveth them light "(Revelation 22.5). And between the first and last, quotes light Lots of all, to accompany and illuminate the dark days of humanity so often, is in the full value of the constant shining affirmation (Gospel according to John 8:12) in which Jesus himself gave confirmation to the words above, relating to the Word and who welcomes him: "I am the light of the world whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life."

FOR PRAYER ; (Luis Espinal )

Allenaci, O Lord,

to launch ourselves in the impossible because we are in the impossible
your grace and your presence
we can not fall on deaf ears.
The future is an enigma,
our path forward is in the mist,
but we want to give ourselves
because you're waiting in the night, with a thousand

human eyes brimming with tears.

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Nutriamoci the Word of God Saturday, January 1, 2011

Gospel (Lk 2.16-21)

¹⁶ So they certainly 'delay, and found Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in the manger. 17 When they saw, told what the child had been told. ¹⁸ All those who heard it wondered at what the shepherds said. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.

20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as they were told.

²¹ When they were eight days to be circumcised, he was given the name Jesus, as had been called by first conceived in the womb.

The Gospel today is a continuation of the track bed on Christmas night. Next to the cradle of Jesus appear again the shepherds (vv. 16-17).

Following the announcement received from heaven, they go to Bethlehem and find Joseph, Mary and the child lying in the manger.

Note: do not find anything extraordinary. They only see a child with his father and mother. Yet, that being weak, in need of help and protection, they recognize the Savior. They do not need extraordinary signs, miracles and wonders do not occur. The shepherds are all poor, the excluded that, almost instinctively, recognize the child of Bethlehem the Messiah of Heaven. In

representations are usually referenced in the shepherds kneeling before Jesus But the gospel does not say that they have paid homage, as did the Magi (Matthew 2:11). They were simply to observe - amazed, delighted - the marvelous work that God had done for them, then they announced their joy to others and how well they listened to them remained amazed (v. 18).

In the early chapters of his Gospel, Luke notes often wonder and joy irrepressible people who feel involved in the plan of God Elisabeth, discovered she was pregnant, he repeats to all: "That's what he did for me to the Lord "(Lk 1:25), Simeon and the prophetess Anna bless God who gave them to see the salvation prepared for all nations (Luke 2,30.38), Mary and Joseph are also surprised, astonished (Lk 2 , 33.48). All of them have

eyes and the baby's heart that they looked to each act of the father, is kidnapped in front of her every gesture and smiles, smiles because all that the father is a sign takes of his love. "The kingdom of God belongs to those who are like them - Jesus said one day - and who does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter therein" (Mark 10:14-15).

The first concern of pastors is not an ethical issue: do not ask what should be done, which will make corrections to their moral life is not always exemplary, what sins will have to undertake to prevent ... They stop to rejoice in what God has done. Then, only after feeling loved are able to listen to the advice, proposals for their new life turned from the Father. Only then will you find the right condition to grant trust.

In the second part of the gospel (v. 19) is underlined Mary's reaction to the story of the shepherds, "kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (literally: put them together).

Luca does not mean that Mary "kept in mind everything that happened, not to mention any details. Nor will - as some have claimed - to indicate its source of information Maria childhood of Jesus The extent of his theological statement is much greater. He says that Mary put together the facts, linked them together and get a sense he knew, he discovered the thread , contemplated the realization of God's plan Maria (girl of twelve or thirteen years old) was not superficial, not praised when things were going well and not become discouraged by the difficulties. Meditated, watched with keen eye every event, not being influenced by the ideas, beliefs, traditions of his people, and prepared to be receptive to the surprises of God

A certain devotion to Mary has departed from our world and our human condition, our anxieties, our doubts and uncertainties, our difficulty in believing. He enveloped in a cloud of privileges - as appropriate - have made it envy or admire but not love.

Luke has the right perspective, as sister who has completed a journey of faith is not different from our .

Maria does not understand everything from the beginning: is surprised by what Simeon says of the child, it is almost taken by surprise (Lk 2:33). You will be amazed surprise as the apostles and all the people in front of the works of God (Luke 9.43-45). It does not include the words of his son who has chosen to deal with the things of his Father (Luke 2.50), as the Twelve have difficulty understanding the Master's words: "I do not understand any of this, this saying was hidden from them and did not understand what he had said "(Luke 18.34).

Maria does not understand, but notes, listen, ponder, reflect, and after Easter (not before!) Will understand everything, you will see a clear sense of what happened.

Luke recur, for the last time at the beginning of the book of Acts. This will put in place in the community of believers: "They were all devoted themselves to prayer, together with several women, including Mary, the mother of Jesus and his brothers" (Acts 1:14). She, the blessed because she believed (Lk 1:45).

Today's Gospel ends with the memory of circumcision . With this ritual, Jesus became an official part of the people of Israel. But this is not the main reason why Luke recalls the fact. It is another detail that's interesting, is the name given to the child, whose name was not chosen parents, but was given directly from heaven.

for the peoples of the ancient East, the name was not only a means to specify the persons to distinguish animals, to identify objects. It was much more expressed the very nature of things, it formed one with the wearer. Abigail tells her husband: "He is exactly what its name suggests. It is called Nabal (literally, "crazy") and is not in him that folly "(1 Sam 25,25). Be called by the name of another meant to impersonate, make it present, to have his own authority, call the guard (Dt 28.10).

With this cultural context, we can understand the importance that Luke gives the name given to the child. His name is Jesus which means The Lord saves . Matthew explains: was so named because it will save his people from their sins (Mt 1.21).

The commentary said the first reading that the name of God - YHWH - could not be pronounced. But nameless remains anonymous. Who does not know our name can only create a superficial relationship with us.

If God wanted to enter into dialogue with the man had to tell him how he wanted to be called, should indicate his name, to reveal his identity.

He did. Click on the name of his Son, God says who he is.

Here is his identity: one who saves, who does nothing but save. In the Gospels this name is repeated 566 times per well, as if to remind us that images of God are incompatible with this name should be erased.

now understand why in the Old Testament God did not allow it to be given his name because only Jesus would tell us who he was.

is interesting to note who they are, in Luke's Gospel, those who call Jesus by name. They are not saints, the righteous, the perfect, but only the marginalized, those who are at the mercy of evil forces. Are possessed (Luke 4:34), the lepers, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us" (Luke 17:13), the blind man: "Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me" (Lk 18.38 ) and the criminal who dies on the cross next to him: "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom" (Luke 23.42).

I remember Peter from the religious leaders of his people: "No other name under heaven has been given among men, which can be saved."

Fernando Armellini (biblical scholar)

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The Word on Christmas Eve

Gospel (Jn 1:1-18)

¹ In the beginning was the Word,

the Word was with God

and the Word was God

² He was in the beginning with God

³ all things were made through him,

and without him nothing was made of all that exists.

4 In him was life

and the life was the light of men

⁵ the light shineth in darkness;

but the darkness did not comprehend it.

⁶ was a man sent from God

and his name was John.

⁷ He came for testimony

to testify to the light,

that all might believe through him.

⁸ He was not the light,

but came to bear witness to the light.

⁹ was coming into the world

the true light

that enlightens every man.

¹⁰ He was in the world,

and the world was made through him,

the world did not recognize him.

¹¹ He came to his people,

but his own did not receive.

¹² But to all who received him,

gave power to become children of God

who believed in his name,

¹³ which no blood,

nor of the will of the flesh,

nor of the will of man,

but of God were generated.

¹⁴ And the Word became flesh

and dwelt among us;

and we beheld his glory,

glory as of the only begotten of the Father,

full of grace and truth.

¹⁵ John testified

and shouts: "This was he of whom I said

He who comes after me

me ranks ahead

because he was before me. "

¹⁶ From his fullness

we all received

, grace upon grace.

¹⁷ For the law was given through Moses,

grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

¹⁸ God no one has ever seen

only Son,

that is in the bosom of the Father,

has revealed him.

All authors with particular care commitment to the first page of their books because the paper is the presentation of the whole work. Must be not only pleasant and attractive, but it is good that even hints at the essential issues to be discussed later. It is a way to whet your interest and curiosity of the reader.

To introduce his Gospel, John composed a song so sublime, so high as to deserve it, rightly, the title of "Eagle" among the evangelists. In this prologue, as in the 'overture "of a symphony, it is possible to understand the reasons that will be taken up and developed in subsequent chapters: the Father sent Jesus, the source of life, light of the world, full of grace and truth, which turns out to be begotten of the Father's glory.

In the first stanza (vv. 1-5) John seems to fly by an image dear to the wise and rabbinic literature as "the Wisdom of God" depicted as a charming and delightful woman. Here's how the "Wisdom" presents himself in the book of Proverbs: "The Lord created me at the beginning of its activity, first of all his work. When there were no depths I was brought forth, before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth. When he fixed the heavens, I was there, when he assigned the sea its limits, when the foundations of the earth, I was with him "(Prov 8.22 to 29).

is a personification echoed in the book of Sirach, which says that Wisdom was as embodied in the Torah, the Law, and set up his tent in Israel (Sir 24,3-8.22).

John knows these texts, and - perhaps with a little polemic against Judaism - takes them and applies them to Jesus

is he - he says - the Wisdom of God failed to put his tent in the middle to us, is he, not the Mosaic law, which reveals to men the face of God and his will. He is the Word The last and final Word of God, is the same Word by which God in principle, has created the world.

not alone. A difference of Wisdom personified (Sir 24.9), the Word of God - that Jesus was made flesh - was not created, but "it was" with God, God existed from eternity and was

For Israel Wisdom is a "tree of life to those who adheres to it" (Proverbs 3:18). John explains: the Wisdom of God manifested itself fully in the historical person of Jesus he is no longer the law, the source of life.

The coming of the Word the world divides history into two parts: before and after Christ, without him darkness, light where there is him. Word that, like a sword, it penetrates deep within every man and he separates what is "son of light" on what is "son of darkness." The darkness will try to overcome this light, but it succeeds. The negative response of man can not suppress it, and eventually the light will prevail in the heart of everyone.

The second stanza (vv. 6-8) is a first intermission narrative that introduces the figure of John the Baptist. For he says that "was with God." John is a simple man raised by God for a mission. It must have been witness to the light. His role is so important that is underlined three times.

He was not the light, but was able to recognize the true light and show to everyone.

The third stanza (vv. 9-13) develops the theme of Christ the light and the response of men before his appearance in the world.

The hymn begins with a cry of joy: "Word was the true light." Jesus is the true light, as opposed to illusory glitter, the wisps, the mirage, the deceptive glare thrown up by the wisdom of men.

At this cry is enthusiastic contrasts, however, suffered a lament: "The world knew him not." It is the rejection, opposition, closing the light. Men prefer the darkness because loyal to their evil deeds (Jn 3:19).

Even the Israelites - "his people" - the welcome. Yet they should recognize Jesus as the ultimate manifestation, the embodiment of "Wisdom of God," that wisdom that "among all nations had sought a resting place in which to establish" just and in Israel had found his home. The Creator of the universe had given this order: "Make your dwelling in Jacob and make Israel your inheritance "(Sir 24.7 to 8).

surprising rejection of light and life by men, even the most prepared and well arranged. Even Jesus was surprised one day unbelief of his own countrymen (Mark 6.6). This means that the light that is not imposed from above, no violence, are released, but are faced with a decision inescapable: we must choose between "blessing and curse" (Deut. 11:27), between "life and death "(Deuteronomy 30:15).

The verse ends with the joyful vision of those who believed in the light. Believing does not mean giving intellectual assent to a package of truth, but accept a person, the Wisdom of God who identifies with Jesus

To those who trust him is granted "a right" unheard of: to become children of God and the rebirth of which Jesus speaks from Nicodemus (John 3:3), rebirth that has nothing to do with natural birth which is linked to sexuality, to the will of man. Being born of God is of another order, is the work of the Spirit.

The fourth stanza (v. 14): "And the Word became flesh and moved his tent among us." It is the culmination of all the prologue and the words of the Gospel now listen to its knees. I am still full of admiration and joyful surprise of the first communities of Christians before the mystery of God who love undressing of his glory, destroying himself and his dwelling under our tent.

"Meat" in biblical language indicates the man in the appearance of being weak, fragile, perishable. One senses here the dramatic contrast between "flesh" and "Word of God so effectively expressed in the famous passage from Isaiah:" All flesh is grass and all its glory is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower, but the word of our God stands forever " (Is 40.6 to 8).

When John says that the "Word" became flesh, does not say simply that he took a mortal body, which is overlaid with muscles, but that became one of us, who became very similar to us (including feelings, passions, emotions, cultural conditioning, fatigue, exhaustion, ignorance - yes, even the ignorance - and then the temptations, the inner conflicts ...). Exactly like us except sin.

"And we beheld his glory." The biblical man was conscious that the human eye is unable to see a God he can only contemplate the "glory" that is, the signs of his presence, his works, his acts of power in favor of his people: "prove my glory upon Pharaoh and all his army, his chariots and his horsemen" (Exodus 14:17).

are heard echoing in this sentence of the prologue expressions full of intense emotion of the first letter of John: "That which was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have covered and what our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life (because life was made manifest, we have seen and testify and proclaim to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was made manifest to us), what we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you. We are writing this that our joy may be complete "(1 Jn 1:1-4).

John speaks in the plural because it intends to report the experience of Christians of his community, with the eyes of faith, have failed to grasp, beyond the veil of the "flesh" of Jesus crucified and humiliated, the face of God

The Lord has often expressed his glory with signs and wonders, but never revealed himself so clear and evident as in his "only begotten, full of grace and truth." "Grace and Truth" is an expression biblical meaning "faithful love." We find in the Old Testament when the Lord appears to Moses as "the merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness" (Exodus 34:6). In this Jesus is the fullness of God's faithful He is irrefutable proof that nothing can ever overcome the benevolence of God

The fifth verse (v. 15) is the second intermission. Baptist reappears and this time he speaks to this: "testifies" in favor of Jesus "Shout" to men of all times that he is unique.

The sixth stanza (vv. 16-18) is a song of joy which overflows from the community's gratitude to God for the gift received. Incomparable gift. The law of Moses was a gift from God, but was not definitive. The external arrangements that it contained were not able to communicate "the grace and truth", that is, the force that enables man to match the faithful love of God 'grace and truth "were donated by Jesus appears here for the first time his name.

God no one has ever seen . It is a statement that John often calls (5.37, 6.46, 1 Jn 4,12.20). It is found already in the Old Testament: "Thou canst not see my face - said God to Moses - because no man can see me and live" (Exodus 33.20).

manifestations, apparitions, visions of God in the Old Testament were not told of the materialist view, was a humane way to describe the revelation of the thoughts, the will, the Lord of the projects.

Now you can really see, actually seeing Jesus to know God the Father should not be made or lost in philosophical arguments subtle disquisitions. Just contemplate Christ, look at what he does, what it says, what he teaches, how it behaves, as he likes, if you prefer, those attending, who went to dinner, who chooses, who complains, who defends. Enough, in particular, contemplate the highest moment of his glory, when it is raised on the cross. In the event that the sum of love the Father has said everything.

Fernando Armellini (biblical scholar)

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Erebus: Travia Reborn

Erebus: Travia Reborn is a role-playing fantasy game for PC created by Outspark. Beams and returned the Prince of Darkness Erebus: star so you and your group of allies Fidale Respighi and ensure that peace prevails over chaos.
Within Erebus: Reborn Travia has four classes: the wizard, the cleric, the warrior and the archer. At the moment there is not a customization of your character, but is once assigned the class of choice.
Since the first images of this game you realize how the graphics look somewhat 'dated and whether this is undoubtedly a drawback for most hardcore gamers, can also be seen as a positive side to those who do not own a computer last generation.
Above we showed an image of Erebus: Reborn Travia, while below we show the video with the trailer for this fantasy game:



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