El Cántaro con el Padre José Roman Flecha · El Sembrador Ministries

Meditación sobre Martes de la Semana Santa

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Father José Román Flecha explores the water that quenches eternal thirst, framing Holy Tuesday's readings.

The episode is a solo meditation by Father José Román Flecha on the liturgical readings for Holy Tuesday within Holy Week. It begins with a scriptural quote about living water, setting a spiritual tone. Flecha explains that the first readings from Monday to Friday are four poems from Isaiah about the Servant of the Lord, applied to Jesus. He details the Gospel readings: on Monday, the anointing at Bethany with Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and Judas's complaint; on Tuesday, the Last Supper where Jesus announces betrayal, gives bread to Judas, and predicts Peter's denial. Flecha highlights symbolic elements, such as Judas leaving at night versus Jesus meeting the Samaritan at noon, representing closed and open hearts. On Wednesday, the Gospel of Matthew recounts Judas's pact with chief priests for thirty silver coins. Flecha emphasizes that Jesus's crucifixion was facilitated not only by external enemies but by internal betrayal from disciples. He discusses the fourth Servant Song on Good Friday, describing Jesus as a man of sorrows. Flecha references Pope Benedict XVI's book, calling the cross a new burning chariot that reveals God's love. He notes St. Paul's view that the cross was a scandal to Jews expecting a warrior messiah and folly to Greeks seeking wisdom. The episode includes poetic verses from St. John of the Cross and a prayer from St. Teresa of Jesus. It ends with a blessing and a reminder to support Christians in the Holy Land, urging listeners to reflect on their faithfulness during Holy Week.

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