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El taller del orfebre
El taller del orfebre se publicó por primera vez en 1960 en la revista Znak, bajo el pseudónimo de Andrzej Jawien. Es la historia -el drama interior- de tres jóvenes parejas de esposos -Teresa y Andrés, Ana y Esteban, Mónica y Cristóbal- que experimentan el esplendor y, también, la oscura noche, a veces lacerante, del amor humano. La obra lleva este subtítulo, que equivale a un Meditación sobre el sacramento del matrimonio, expresada a veces en forma de drama. Nos llega este mensaje a través de una acción situada en un espacio y un tiempo en los que la realidad cotidiana se conjuga admirablemente con el símbolo, del que son portadores los personajes, entre los cuales destaca el viejo y sabio orfebre, figura central que invade totalmente la vida de los protagonistas. El cristal del escaparate de su tienda es un extraño espejo en el que se refleja el futuro de la pareja humana hasta la frontera misma del misterio, y su balanza no pesa el metal, sino toda la existencia del hombre y de su destino.
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Published January 1, 2014
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Pope John Paul II
1,046 books633 followersSaint Pope John Paul II (Latin: Ioannes Paulus II), born Karol Józef Wojtyła was elected Pope at the Conclave of 16 October 1978, and he took the name of John Paul II. On 22 October, the Lord's Day, he solemnly inaugurated his Petrine ministry as the 263rd successor to the Apostle. His pontificate, one of the longest in the history of the Church, lasted nearly 27 years.
Driven by his pastoral solicitude for all Churches and by a sense of openness and charity to the entire human race, John Paul II exercised the Petrine ministry with a tireless missionary spirit, dedicating it all his energy. He made 104 pastoral visits outside Italy and 146 within Italy. As bishop of Rome he visited 317 of the city's 333 parishes.
He had more meetings than any of his predecessors with the People of God and the leaders of Nations. More than 17,600,000 pilgrims participated in the General Audiences held on Wednesdays (more than 1160), not counting other special audiences and religious ceremonies [more than 8 million pilgrims during the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000 alone], and the millions of faithful he met during pastoral visits in Italy and throughout the world. We must also remember the numerous government personalities he encountered during 38 official visits, 738 audiences and meetings held with Heads of State, and 246 audiences and meetings with Prime Ministers.
His love for young people brought him to establish the World Youth Days. The 19 WYDs celebrated during his pontificate brought together millions of young people from all over the world. At the same time his care for the family was expressed in the World Meetings of Families, which he initiated in 1994. John Paul II successfully encouraged dialogue with the Jews and with the representatives of other religions, whom he several times invited to prayer meetings for peace, especially in Assisi.
Under his guidance the Church prepared herself for the third millennium and celebrated the Great Jubilee of the year 2000 in accordance with the instructions given in the Apostolic Letter Tertio Millennio adveniente. The Church then faced the new epoch, receiving his instructions in the Apostolic Letter Novo Millennio ineunte, in which he indicated to the faithful their future path.
With the Year of the Redemption, the Marian Year and the Year of the Eucharist, he promoted the spiritual renewal of the Church. He gave an extraordinary impetus to Canonizations and Beatifications, focusing on countless examples of holiness as an incentive for the people of our time. He celebrated 147 beatification ceremonies during which he proclaimed 1,338 Blesseds; and 51 canonizations for a total of 482 saints. He made Thérèse of the Child Jesus a Doctor of the Church.
He considerably expanded the College of Cardinals, creating 231 Cardinals (plus one in pectore) in 9 consistories. He also called six full meetings of the College of Cardinals. His most important Documents include 14 Encyclicals, 15 Apostolic Exhortations, 11 Apostolic Constitutions, 45 Apostolic Letters. He promulgated the Catechism of the Catholic Church in the light of Tradition as authoritatively interpreted by the Second Vatican Council. He also reformed the Eastern and Western Codes of Canon Law, created new Institutions and reorganized the Roman Curia.
In the light of Christ risen from the dead, on 2 April 2005 at 9.37 p.m., while Saturday was drawing to a close and the Lord's Day was already beginning, the Octave of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday, the Church's beloved Pastor, John Paul II, departed this world for the Father. On April 1, 2011, he was raised to the glory of the altars and on April 27, 2014 canonized.
Driven by his pastoral solicitude for all Churches and by a sense of openness and charity to the entire human race, John Paul II exercised the Petrine ministry with a tireless missionary spirit, dedicating it all his energy. He made 104 pastoral visits outside Italy and 146 within Italy. As bishop of Rome he visited 317 of the city's 333 parishes.
He had more meetings than any of his predecessors with the People of God and the leaders of Nations. More than 17,600,000 pilgrims participated in the General Audiences held on Wednesdays (more than 1160), not counting other special audiences and religious ceremonies [more than 8 million pilgrims during the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000 alone], and the millions of faithful he met during pastoral visits in Italy and throughout the world. We must also remember the numerous government personalities he encountered during 38 official visits, 738 audiences and meetings held with Heads of State, and 246 audiences and meetings with Prime Ministers.
His love for young people brought him to establish the World Youth Days. The 19 WYDs celebrated during his pontificate brought together millions of young people from all over the world. At the same time his care for the family was expressed in the World Meetings of Families, which he initiated in 1994. John Paul II successfully encouraged dialogue with the Jews and with the representatives of other religions, whom he several times invited to prayer meetings for peace, especially in Assisi.
Under his guidance the Church prepared herself for the third millennium and celebrated the Great Jubilee of the year 2000 in accordance with the instructions given in the Apostolic Letter Tertio Millennio adveniente. The Church then faced the new epoch, receiving his instructions in the Apostolic Letter Novo Millennio ineunte, in which he indicated to the faithful their future path.
With the Year of the Redemption, the Marian Year and the Year of the Eucharist, he promoted the spiritual renewal of the Church. He gave an extraordinary impetus to Canonizations and Beatifications, focusing on countless examples of holiness as an incentive for the people of our time. He celebrated 147 beatification ceremonies during which he proclaimed 1,338 Blesseds; and 51 canonizations for a total of 482 saints. He made Thérèse of the Child Jesus a Doctor of the Church.
He considerably expanded the College of Cardinals, creating 231 Cardinals (plus one in pectore) in 9 consistories. He also called six full meetings of the College of Cardinals. His most important Documents include 14 Encyclicals, 15 Apostolic Exhortations, 11 Apostolic Constitutions, 45 Apostolic Letters. He promulgated the Catechism of the Catholic Church in the light of Tradition as authoritatively interpreted by the Second Vatican Council. He also reformed the Eastern and Western Codes of Canon Law, created new Institutions and reorganized the Roman Curia.
In the light of Christ risen from the dead, on 2 April 2005 at 9.37 p.m., while Saturday was drawing to a close and the Lord's Day was already beginning, the Octave of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday, the Church's beloved Pastor, John Paul II, departed this world for the Father. On April 1, 2011, he was raised to the glory of the altars and on April 27, 2014 canonized.
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October 14, 2024
Esta Meditación sobre el Sacramento del Matrimonio trata de forma sumamente accesible tres reflexiones entrelazadas sobre el amor conyugal. La motivación que me llevó a leer esta obra fue la mera curiosidad, pero confieso que encontré más respuestas y consuelo a mis preguntas y preocupaciones de los que jamás me hubiera esperado.
En cuanto a la forma: el lenguaje es muy simbólico, por lo que a veces se hace un poco complejo entender algunas referencias. Pero el estilo es muy bello.
En cuanto al fondo: no hace alardes de religiosidad, sino que apela a las naturalezas humana y divina de forma muy elemental para desentrañar los misterios del amor. Es tan simple y elaborado al mismo tiempo que el fondo me pareció bellísimo también.
En cuanto a la forma: el lenguaje es muy simbólico, por lo que a veces se hace un poco complejo entender algunas referencias. Pero el estilo es muy bello.
En cuanto al fondo: no hace alardes de religiosidad, sino que apela a las naturalezas humana y divina de forma muy elemental para desentrañar los misterios del amor. Es tan simple y elaborado al mismo tiempo que el fondo me pareció bellísimo también.
December 17, 2024
Nos dieron este libro como requisito en el taller donde nos estamos haciendo las argollas para nuestro matrimonio.
Me lo leí en una noche, que buen libro! Y que ganas tengo de comentarlo con Pedro.
Habla de la importancia de tener a Dios en el matrimonio y de aspirar a amar “en” Su Amor.
Me lo leí en una noche, que buen libro! Y que ganas tengo de comentarlo con Pedro.
Habla de la importancia de tener a Dios en el matrimonio y de aspirar a amar “en” Su Amor.
July 23, 2021
Escrito en un lenguaje tan sencillo encierra verdades tan profundas, esperanzadoras y dolorosas. El giro o más bien encuentro en la trama de las parejas me sorprendió y espero que la más reciente pareja retorne al orfebre para está vez escucharlo.
January 9, 2021
Es un libro sencillo, pero una bonita forma de entender más a profundidad las relaciones entre hombres y mujeres, el significado del matrimonio y la influencia de la familia.
September 14, 2024
Nunca imaginé de Karol Wojtyla pudiera expresar de esta forma el misterio y grandeza que se encierran en el matrimonio. Me gustó mucho este drama y todo el simbolismo presente.
November 1, 2024
Ganas de releerlo dentro de unos años💫
November 27, 2024
Libro que leímos mientras hacíamos nuestras argollas, muy bueno con frases potentes
January 7, 2025
Un librito precioso que habla sobre el amor conyugal. Realmente toca el corazón.
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