{"id":17325,"date":"2024-12-10T17:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T01:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/?p=17325"},"modified":"2025-04-22T18:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T01:43:16","slug":"posadas-navidenas-introduction-and-prayer-journey-based-on-the-2025-strenna-in-english-and-spanish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/es\/2024\/12\/10\/posadas-navidenas-introduction-and-prayer-journey-based-on-the-2025-strenna-in-english-and-spanish\/","title":{"rendered":"Posadas Navide\u00f1as: Introduction and Prayer Based on the 2025 Strenna in English and Spanish"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Luis Chacon<\/em>, CYM<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Boyle Heights, California)<\/strong> – The tradition of the Posadas<\/em> has deep roots in Hispanic culture, particularly in Mexico, blending both religious and communal significance. This beautiful ritual invites us to remember the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem as they sought a place for the birth of Jesus, the Savior of the world. Through songs and reenactments, we relive that moment when Mary and Joseph knocked on doors, facing rejection until finally finding a generous heart that welcomed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Salesian context, this tradition calls us to reflect on our mission to be bearers of hope for young people and those in need. Just as Mary and Joseph sought refuge, today many people, especially young people, are searching for hope, support, and a place where they feel loved. The Rector Major\u2019s Strenna 2025, with its theme \u201cAnchored in Hope, Pilgrims with the Young\u201d<\/strong>, reminds us that our role as the Salesian Family is to journey alongside them, illuminating their lives with faith and charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this reflection in mind, we begin the Posadas<\/em> stations, incorporating moments of meditation before each song, reminding ourselves of our mission to bring hope and love to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Station:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflection:
<\/strong> The first station places us at the beginning of Mary and Joseph\u2019s journey, where they faced rejection after rejection. This moment invites us to reflect on the times we close our hearts to those in need. The Strenna 2025 calls us to be courageous and open the doors of our lives, showing young people that faith brings a hope that never fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenge:
<\/strong> As the Salesian Family, let us commit to being a refuge for young people, reminding them that in God, there is always a place for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song:
<\/strong> F. In the name of Heaven, I ask for lodging, for my beloved wife can go no farther.
<\/strong> D. This is not an inn, keep going; I cannot open, you might be a scoundrel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Station:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflection:
<\/strong> In this station, we see Mary and Joseph facing continued rejection but persevering with hope. This scene reminds us of so many young people who walk in search of a better future, facing challenges and obstacles. As the Strenna highlights, our mission is to journey with them, strengthening their faith and showing them they are never alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenge:
<\/strong> Let us be a community that perseveres alongside young people, showing them that even in difficult moments, hope in the Lord always lights the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song:
<\/strong> F. We are worn out, coming from Nazareth; I am a carpenter named Joseph.
<\/strong> D. I don\u2019t care for your name, let me sleep; as I\u2019ve already told you, we shall not open.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Station:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflection:
<\/strong> Finally, the door is opened, and Mary and Joseph find a place to stay. This act of welcome invites us to recognize Christ in the face of others. As the Strenna 2025 teaches, our mission as the Salesian Family is to be tangible signs of hope, welcoming those who seek comfort and love, especially the young, who represent the future of the Church and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenge:
<\/strong> Let us open our hearts and communities to be true homes where young people find hope, faith, and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song:
<\/strong> F. My wife is Mary, she\u2019s the Queen of Heaven, and she will be the mother of the Divine Word.
<\/strong> D Are you Joseph? Your wife is Mary? Come in, pilgrims; I did not recognize you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May this time of reflection and celebration inspire us to live our mission with joy and dedication, walking as pilgrims anchored in hope alongside young people. May Mary, Help of Christians, guide us on this journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to the Tradition of the Posadas<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Luis Chacon is the Coordinator of Youth Ministry for St. Isabel Church, St. Mary’s Church, and the Salesian Family Youth Center, Los Angeles<\/em>, and a contributing author for the InTouch newsletter.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introducci\u00f3n a la Tradici\u00f3n de la Petici\u00f3n de Posadas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La tradici\u00f3n de la petici\u00f3n de posadas tiene ra\u00edces profundas en la cultura hisp\u00e1nica, especialmente en M\u00e9xico, y est\u00e1 vinculada tanto al \u00e1mbito religioso como al comunitario. Este hermoso rito nos invita a recordar el peregrinaje de Mar\u00eda y Jos\u00e9 desde Nazaret hasta Bel\u00e9n, donde buscaron un lugar para que naciera Jes\u00fas, el Salvador del mundo. A trav\u00e9s de cantos y representaciones, revivimos ese momento en el que Mar\u00eda y Jos\u00e9 tocaron puertas enfrentando rechazo hasta encontrar finalmente un coraz\u00f3n generoso que los acogiera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

En el contexto salesiano, esta tradici\u00f3n nos invita a reflexionar sobre nuestra misi\u00f3n de ser signos de esperanza para los j\u00f3venes y los m\u00e1s necesitados. As\u00ed como Mar\u00eda y Jos\u00e9 buscaban un refugio, hoy hay muchas personas, especialmente j\u00f3venes, que buscan esperanza, apoyo y un hogar donde puedan sentirse amados. El Aguinaldo 2025, con su lema “Anclados en la esperanza, peregrinos con los j\u00f3venes”<\/strong>, nos recuerda que nuestra tarea como Familia Salesiana es caminar junto a ellos, iluminando sus vidas con fe y caridad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Con esta reflexi\u00f3n en mente, damos inicio a las estaciones de la petici\u00f3n de posadas, a\u00f1adiendo un momento de meditaci\u00f3n antes de cada canto, donde recordamos nuestra misi\u00f3n de ser portadores de esperanza y amor en el mundo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primera Estaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflexi\u00f3n:
<\/strong> La primera estaci\u00f3n nos sit\u00faa en el inicio del peregrinaje de Mar\u00eda y Jos\u00e9, enfrentando rechazo tras rechazo. Este momento nos invita a reflexionar sobre las veces que cerramos nuestro coraz\u00f3n a quienes nos necesitan. El Aguinaldo 2025 nos llama a ser valientes y a abrir las puertas de nuestra vida, mostrando a los j\u00f3venes que en la fe encontramos una esperanza que no defrauda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reto:
<\/strong> Hoy, como Familia Salesiana, compromet\u00e1monos a ser refugio para los j\u00f3venes, record\u00e1ndoles que en Dios siempre hay un lugar para ellos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canto:
<\/strong> F. En el nombre del cielo os pido posada, pues no puede andar, mi esposa amada.
<\/strong> D. Aqu\u00ed no es mes\u00f3n, sigan adelante; yo no puedo abrir, no sea alg\u00fan tunante.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segunda Estaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflexi\u00f3n:
<\/strong> En esta estaci\u00f3n, vemos a Mar\u00eda y Jos\u00e9 enfrentando m\u00e1s rechazo, pero perseverando con esperanza. Esta escena nos recuerda a tantos j\u00f3venes que caminan en busca de un futuro mejor, enfrentando desaf\u00edos y obst\u00e1culos. Como se\u00f1ala el Aguinaldo, nuestra tarea es caminar junto a ellos, fortaleciendo su fe y mostr\u00e1ndoles que nunca est\u00e1n solos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reto:
<\/strong> Seamos una comunidad que persevera junto a los j\u00f3venes, mostr\u00e1ndoles que, aun en los momentos dif\u00edciles, la esperanza en el Se\u00f1or siempre ilumina el camino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canto:
<\/strong> F. Venimos rendidos desde Nazaret; yo soy carpintero de nombre Jos\u00e9.
<\/strong> D. No me importa el nombre, d\u00e9jenme dormir, pues que ya les digo que no hemos de abrir.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tercera Estaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflexi\u00f3n:
<\/strong> Finalmente, la puerta se abre, y Mar\u00eda y Jos\u00e9 encuentran posada. Este gesto de acogida nos invita a reconocer a Cristo en el rostro del pr\u00f3jimo. Como nos ense\u00f1a el Aguinaldo 2025, nuestra misi\u00f3n como Familia Salesiana es ser signos tangibles de esperanza, acogiendo a quienes buscan consuelo y amor, especialmente a los j\u00f3venes que son el rostro de la Iglesia y el mundo del ma\u00f1ana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reto:
<\/strong> Abramos nuestro coraz\u00f3n y nuestras comunidades para ser verdaderos hogares donde los j\u00f3venes encuentren esperanza, fe y amor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canto:
<\/strong> F. Mi esposa es Mar\u00eda, es Reina del Cielo y Madre va a ser del Divino Verbo.
<\/strong> D. \u00bfEres t\u00fa Jos\u00e9? \u00bftu esposa es Mar\u00eda? Entren peregrinos, no los conoc\u00eda.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Que este tiempo de reflexi\u00f3n y celebraci\u00f3n nos inspire a vivir nuestra misi\u00f3n con alegr\u00eda y entrega, caminando como peregrinos anclados en la esperanza junto a los j\u00f3venes. \u00a1Que Mar\u00eda Auxiliadora nos gu\u00ede en este peregrinaje!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petici\u00f3n de posada y Aguinaldo del Rector Mayor 2025<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Luis Chac\u00f3n es el Coordinador del Ministerio Juvenil de la Iglesia de Santa Isabel, la Iglesia de Santa Mar\u00eda y el Centro Juvenil de la Familia Salesiana en Los \u00c1ngeles, y autor colaborador del bolet\u00edn InTouch.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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