Una reflexión basada en Juan 13:1-17 /
A reflection based on John 13:1-17
Palangana
decorativa usada para un montaje litúrgico de Jueves Santo. / Decorative basin used for a liturgical
display on Maundy Thursday.
Echaste agua en una jofaina,
Jesús de la palangana,
y lavaste los pies de tus discípulos
dándoles una elocuente lección de humildad,
del mismo modo que echaste demonios
para liberar a toda la humanidad.
Vertiste agua en una jofaina,
Jesús de la palangana,
y lavaste los pies de tus discípulos
dándoles una impresionante lección de entrega,
del mismo modo que vertiste vino
para saciar a toda la humanidad.
Derramaste agua en una jofaina,
Jesús de la palangana,
y lavaste los pies de tus discípulos
dándoles una contundente lección de servicio,
del mismo modo que derramaste amor
para abrazar a toda la humanidad.
Toda tu vida fue un preámbulo
para aquella noche de la jofaina:
humildad, entrega y servicio,
y tú nos llamas hoy,
Jesús de la palangana,
a ser del mismo modo
un despilfarro de aceptación,
un dispendio de protección,
un derroche de compasión,
para que vivamos en solidaridad
con nuestros vecinos,
con la Madre Tierra
y con toda la humanidad.
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You poured water into a bowl,
Jesus of the basin,
and you washed your disciples’ feet
giving them an eloquent lesson on humility,
just as you cast out demons
to free everyone equally.
You poured water into a bowl,
Jesus of the basin,
and you washed your disciples’ feet
giving them an impressive lesson on surrender,
just as you served wine
to satisfy everyone equally.
You poured water into a bowl,
Jesus of the basin,
and you washed your disciples’ feet
giving them an compelling lesson on service,
just as you spread love
to embrace everyone equally.
Your whole life was a preamble
for that night with the bowl:
humility, surrender and service,
and you call us today,
Jesus of the basin,
to be in the same manner
an outpouring of acceptance,
a squandering of protection,
an extravagance of compassion,
that we might live in solidarity
with our neighbors,
with Mother Earth
and with all humanity.
© Magdalena I. García
Permission granted for liturgical use with author credit. / Se concede permiso para uso litúrgico con crédito a la autora.
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You poured water into a bowl,
Jesus of the basin,
and you washed your disciples’ feet
giving them an eloquent lesson on humility,
just as you cast out demons
to free everyone equally.
You poured water into a bowl,
Jesus of the basin,
and you washed your disciples’ feet
giving them an impressive lesson on surrender,
just as you served wine
to satisfy everyone equally.
You poured water into a bowl,
Jesus of the basin,
and you washed your disciples’ feet
giving them an compelling lesson on service,
just as you spread love
to embrace everyone equally.
Your whole life was a preamble
for that night with the bowl:
humility, surrender and service,
and you call us today,
Jesus of the basin,
to be in the same manner
an outpouring of acceptance,
a squandering of protection,
an extravagance of compassion,
that we might live in solidarity
with our neighbors,
with Mother Earth
and with all humanity.
© Magdalena I. García
Permission granted for liturgical use with author credit. / Se concede permiso para uso litúrgico con crédito a la autora.
