“Make us thirsty” / “Danos sed”

A Revised Common Lectionary resource for March 19

First published on 3/14/17 by the Presbyterians Today magazine blog: One Church, Many Voices

by Magdalena I. García

A miniature water jug sold as a souvenir from Jacob’s well. / Un cántaro de agua en miniatura que se vende como souvenir del pozo de Jacob.

The woman said to him, ‘Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.’ – John 4:15

Read the full lectionary passages here

She came to the well alone
in the middle of the day
perhaps because the bright sun
was less scorching
than the looks from local folks.

She came to the well alone
in the middle of the day
perhaps because the hot sun
was less sweltering
than the insults from loose tongues.

She came to the well alone
in the middle of the day
perhaps because the fiery sun
was less blistering
than the rejection from familiar faces.

And to her amazement she found at the well
much more than water to quench her thirst
thanks to the stranger who offered her
conversation, kindness and respect.

And full of excitement she ran from the well
healed from social isolation and public shame,
thanks to the prophet who offered her
companionship, dignity and grace.

Wandering Jesus,
make us eager to enter the city
and to approach those who are lonely
instead of avoiding them.

Welcoming Jesus,
make us willing to cross boundaries
and to accept those who are different
instead of judging them.

Warm-hearted Jesus,
make us thirsty to work for justice
and to protect those who are hurting
instead of abandoning them.

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“Danos sed”

Un recurso para la liturgia dominical del 19 de marzo

Publicado originalmente el 3/14/17 en el blog de la revista Presbyterians Today: One Church, Many Voices

por Magdalena I. García

La mujer le dijo: ‘Señor, dame de esa agua, para que yo no tenga sed ni venga aquí a sacarla’. – Juan 4:15

Lea el pasaje aquí: Juan 4:5-42

Ella vino al pozo sola
alrededor del mediodía
quizás porque el sol brillante
era menos abrasador
que las miradas de la población local.

Ella vino al pozo sola
alrededor del mediodía
quizás porque el sol intenso
era menos sofocante
que los insultos de las lenguas sueltas.

Ella vino al pozo sola
alrededor del mediodía
quizás porque el sol ardiente
era menos ulcerante
que el rechazo de los rostros familiares.

Y para sorpresa suya en el pozo halló
mucho más que agua para calmar su sed
gracias al extraño que le ofreció
conversación, amabilidad y respeto.

Y llena de entusiasmo del pozo corrió
sanada del aislamiento social y la vergüenza pública,
gracias al profeta que le ofreció
compañía, dignidad y gracia.

Jesús Vagabundo,
danos ánimo para entrar a la ciudad
y acercarnos a quienes padecen soledad
en vez de evitarles.

Jesús Acogedor,
danos voluntad para cruzar fronteras
y aceptar a quienes son diferentes
en vez de juzgarles.

Jesús Cariñoso,
danos sed para trabajar por la justicia
y proteger a quienes sufren
en vez de abandonarles.

© Magdalena I. García