964. Homilía Comienzo Gral Mayor Caballeros de San Miguel el 29 de diciembre del 2025

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Monsignor Rogelio outlines three essential duties for Jaime and the Council leading the Knights of St. Michael.

The episode is a homily by Monsignor Rogelio Cabrera López, Archbishop of Monterrey, given on December 29, 2025, for the General Major Council of the Knights of St. Michael. It begins with a direct address to Jaime and the Council, outlining three key responsibilities for their leadership: taking care of communion, formation, and mission. The Monsignor explains that communion involves living the commandment of charity, referencing the Apostle John's teachings on light and darkness to illustrate how love prevents stumbling. He notes the challenge of overcoming human selfishness, tracing it back to Adam and Eve. Next, he discusses formation, emphasizing that it requires time and experience, not just knowledge, and links the decline of catechumens after Constantine to broader institutional failures. The mission is described as being the light of the world, with a call to actively participate in the Church's work. The homily then shifts to a reflection on Simeon's hymn from the Gospel of Luke, focusing on the theme of light as a symbol of life and God's presence. The Monsignor interprets Simeon's prophecy to Mary about a sword piercing her soul as representing both pain and love. He encourages the Knights and sisters to remain fervent in their faith, avoiding the cooling influence of the world. The Monsignor highlights three inseparable loves: Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the Church, acknowledging that loving the Church is the most difficult due to human flaws. He stresses communion with Pope Francis and the importance of both affectionate and effective unity. The homily concludes with practical advice, citing Pope Francis's three characteristics of evangelization—without delay, fear, or disgust—and urging the Knights to live each day intensely, like a relay race. The Monsignor blesses the attendees, mentioning those from Piedras Negras, and entrusts them to God during the Christmas season.

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