Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent that is observed by many Western Christians, including Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Anglicans, and Presbyterians. It is based upon three of the Gospels in which Jesus Christ spent 40 days fasting in the desert and is used as a preparation for Easter.
While growing up, this was typically the time of year where we sacrificed or gave something up and how there are temptations of not wanting to. As I grow older (let’s say in wisdom), I prefer to see what is more soul building and maybe do something additional versus giving something up.
Of course, the Camino inspired me this year; otherwise you would not be reading it here. I do not write this to stand on the corner and say look at me, but that it may be something one might want to challenge themselves as well.
This year, my goal is to not only pray the rosary daily, but to be able to complete it in Spanish by the end of Lent. Aside from the spiritual aspect, I hope it will give a better feeling for the language and culture as I not only prepare for Easter, but my pilgrimage as well.
I even took the time to create a training video to help me given my lack o knowledge of Spanish. I hope this something that may help you as well.
SIGN OF CROSS
En el nombre del Padre,
Y del Hijo,
y del Espíritu Santo. Amen.
PADRE NUESTRO – OUR FATHER
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo,
santificado sea tu nombre,
venga a nosotros tu reino.
Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra
como en el cielo.
Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día,
perdona nuestras ofensas,
así como nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden.
no nos dejes caer en la tentación,
Y líbranos de mal. Amén.
AVE MARIA – HAIL MARY
Dios te salve María,
llena eres de gracia;
el Señor es contigo;
bendita tú eres entre todas las mujeres,
y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre, Jesús.
Santa María, Madre de Dios,
ruega por nosotros pecadores,
ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte. Amén.
GLORIA – GLORY BE
Gloria al Padre, y al Hijo y al Espíritu Santo.
Como era en un principio, ahora y siempre,
por los siglos de los siglos. Amén
You can click this link, if you want to see how to pray the rosary.
Keep in mind, the purpose of the Rosary is to help keep in memory certain principal events or mysteries in the history of our salvation, and to thank and praise God for them. The Joyful mysteries are said on Monday and Saturday, the Luminous on Thursday, the Sorrowful on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, and the Glorious on Wednesday.
Wishing everyone a Buen Camino. Please note that some of these posts while on the trail are done via mobile device and could contain poor grammar, spell check and auto text placement by the phone. I also do not know the frequency of updates since WIFI may not always be available or enjoying a day of technology detox.