00:00How are you?
00:22It's great that you're still with us.
00:23In this catechesis we will now delve deeper into Jesus' promise to be among us through his word, our brothers and priests.
00:35We have already seen in the previous catechesis that Jesus is the word of the Father made man.
00:41However, it's worth remembering and exploring this further.
00:45When we read the quotes from the prologue of Saint John, it becomes very clear to us that the word of God that we have in our hands is none other than the Son of God who has wanted to stay close to us to accompany us on our pilgrimage on earth and continue to be Emmanuel for us.
01:06The reason for Jesus' presence among us is to guide us on the path of truth, since He Himself is the truth and He is life.
01:16Jesus remains present among us through his word to give meaning to our lives, to help us understand our mystery, to teach us the safe path to the Father, to warn us of the dangers of the world and its traps that distance us from our final destiny with God.
01:38It is therefore necessary to take advantage of any free moment to delve into it, keeping in mind that every time we read, the presence of God within us is realized and updated.
01:54This presence is so real that at certain times, especially in the Eastern Church, in the place where the tabernacle is located, it is customary to place an open Bible so that everyone who comes to visit the Blessed Sacrament may also visit Jesus in his word.
02:12If we are observant, we will have noticed that priests, after reading the Gospel, usually kiss it, because we recognize that the one being kissed is Jesus himself, present in Sacred Scripture.
02:33We can do the same every time we read our Bible. Remember that the Bible is not a book, but a person.
02:44On the other hand, when we read the Gospel of Matthew in chapter 25, it becomes clear to us that the Savior has also wanted to remain in every man, especially in the most needy.
02:58However, recognizing Jesus in our needy brother is something we find difficult, especially when that brother is not someone we like.
03:11For this, it is necessary to make, as in his other appearances, an act of faith that allows us to discover in this needy person Jesus who tells you,
03:23Feed me or visit me, clothe me, Jesus has wanted to remain mysteriously among us and force our faith to discover him among us.
03:36And finally, I want you to become aware of the presence of Jesus in priests and bishops.
03:43Although some claim they are ordinary people, the truth is that even though they are mortal, sinners like everyone else,
03:52We have been clothed with the presence of Christ, who continues to carry out his love and ministry through us.
04:01After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to the eleven and gave them the Holy Spirit,
04:09but not in the same way as he did with the others, which would be through baptism.
04:14He gave them the same power that he had received from his Father.
04:19And so, in the same way that Jesus had been sent to forgive, to heal, to turn bread and good into his body and blood, to bless, etc.
04:31Likewise, the eleven were now endowed with the same power to perform the same works.
04:38Therefore, everything we do for or against a priest, we actually do for Jesus himself.
04:47Since the priest, each time he exercises his ministry, does so in what is called in persona Christi,
04:55that is, in the person of Christ.
04:58So when the priest reconciles and gives forgiveness, it is Jesus who, through his ministry, gives us forgiveness.
05:06When he baptizes us, it is Jesus who incorporates us into his body.
05:11When the priest pronounces the words of consecration over the bread and wine,
05:16It is Jesus himself who repeats the miracle of turning the bread and wine into his body and blood.
05:23Jesus is always close to his disciples, always close to his people.
05:29And well, we've reached the end of this catechesis.
05:32So, as always, I invite you to expand this knowledge in our fundamental evangelization course,
05:38Visit our website evangelizacion.mx
05:42I look forward to continuing our study of Jesus tomorrow.
05:46Knowing the following promise of Jesus.
05:49You will be with me for all eternity.
05:53They receive my blessing.
05:55See you tomorrow.
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