{"id":13443,"date":"2026-08-23T17:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T17:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franciscanosdemaria.org\/?p=13443"},"modified":"2026-08-23T17:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T17:52:10","slug":"sunday-xxiii-jesus-among-the-disciples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/franciscanosdemaria.org\/en\/2026\/08\/23\/sunday-xxiii-jesus-among-the-disciples\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday XXIII: Jesus among the disciples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

September 6, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.\u201d \u00a0(Mathew 18, 20)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Christ is present in the midst of his disciples, the same as he is present in the Eucharist, although it is with a different type of presence. But, the same as in the Eucharist, it is necessary to meet certain requirements. The first is that of unity and the second is that of unity in name of the Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When one realizes the gift that we receive \u2013 the presence of the Lord \u2013 one understands that is worth all the trouble provided we get that promised result. The sacrifice implied by humility and accepting the defects of our fellow men, for example, is compensated by the joy of living with Christ. When one is with Him, one lives in Heaven: when the unity is broken, when we have pushed Christ from our side, we feel Hell. Not in vain, Heaven is being with God and Hell is being without Him. We frequently feel this in our homes, for example. If love isn\u2019t present we often hear: \u201cThis is hell.\u201d They are right, but don\u2019t know why. It is the absence of Jesus, absence tied to the lack of love, which makes life in common impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 But, also, this unity must be made in name of the Lord and, as such, joined with Him and with who represents him, the Church. This also has a price: that of accepting the teachings of the Church; all, including the most difficult to understand or practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This price may be expensive, but it is worth it. On the other hand, don\u2019t deceive oneself: if you don\u2019t pay the price of unity you will pay the price of division. If you don\u2019t make the effort to maintain the family together, you will have to suffer the consequences of the disunion.\u00a0 And paying, it is better to pay for what joins us with God and makes us happy on earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intention<\/u>: <\/strong>To practice the maxim: \u201cthe least perfect in unity is worth more than the most perfect in separation\u201d. Practice humility, patience, and faithfulness to the Church.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

September 6, 2026. \u201cFor where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.\u201d \u00a0(Mathew 18, 20) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Christ is present in the midst of his disciples, the same as he is…<\/span><\/p>\n

Leer m\u00e1s \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n

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