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La Santísima Virgen de la Esperanza Macarena seguramente esté a favor del derecho de las mujeres a decidir sobre un proceso dolorosísimo psicológicamente sin que nadie se sienta con la potestad de presionarlas o cuestionarlas. 💚

El Gobierno de España ha aprobado el proyecto de reforma constitucional para blindar el aborto. Propone añadir un cuarto apartado al artículo 43 de la Constitución Española, que recoge el derecho a la protección de la salud, para que se garantice el derecho al aborto. El aborto, que destruye la vida de los seres humanos más inocentes e indefensos, es un crimen abominable, según la Revelación, el Magisterio de la Iglesia, y la razón. Desde su concepción, el embrión es un ser original y autónomo biológicamente, dotado de un proyecto interno que se va desarrollando hasta alcanzar su plena madurez.

La Hermandad de la Macarena, en comunión con la Iglesia de Sevilla, desea expresar su adhesión a la reflexión del Sr. Arzobispo ante la reciente iniciativa de reforma constitucional para blindar el aborto. Como cristianos, estamos llamados a custodiar y promover la dignidad de toda vida humana, especialmente cuando es más frágil e indefensa. Desde esta convicción, renovamos nuestro compromiso con la defensa de la vida y con el acompañamiento cercano, humano y esperanzador a quienes atraviesan situaciones de dificultad. Invitamos a nuestros hermanos y devotos a acoger esta llamada a la reflexión, desde el respeto, la responsabilidad y la búsqueda del bien común. Que la Santísima Virgen de la Esperanza Macarena nos guíe para ser siempre testigos de caridad, esperanza y vida.

In 1986, the American Medical Association published an article titled "The Physical Death of Jesus Christ". It details the entire process of Jesus' trial to His death on the cross. In Luke 22, before Jesus is arrested, it is written that He was in great distress & sweating blood. Although rare, it is recognized as Hematidrosis, a condition caused by high levels of stress. At the time, the crucifixion was considered the worst death for the worst of criminals. But this is not all Jesus faced. He endured whipping so severe that it tore the flesh from His body. He was beaten so horribly that His face was torn & His beard ripped. A crown of thorns, 2-3 inches long cut deeply into His scalp. The leather whip used to flog Him had tiny iron balls & sharp bones. The balls caused internal injuries while the sharp bones ripped open His flesh. His skeletal muscles, veins, & bowels are exposed, causing major blood loss. Most men do not survive this kind of torture. After Jesus was severely flogged, He was forced to carry His cross while people mocked & spat on Him. Crucifixion was a process meant to instill excruciating pain, creating a slow & agonizing death. Nails as long as 8 inches were driven into Jesus' wrists & feet. The Roman soldiers knew the tendons in the wrists would tear & break, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support Himself to breathe. Imagine the struggle, the pain, the courage...Jesus endured this reality for 3 hours! The Gospel of John writes that after Jesus' death, a Roman soldier pierced His side with a spear & blood & water came out. Scientists explain that from hypovolemic shock, the rapid heart rate causes fluid to gather in the sack around the lungs & heart. The accumulation of fluid in the membrane around the heart is called a Pericardial effusion & the lungs is called a pleural effusion. To the world, Christianity is as foolish as it can get. They believe it's for the weak. But when you are confronted by the reality of the cross, it's clearly not a pretty sight. It is brutal & horrific. This is the weight Jesus carried. The weight of the sins of the world, all so that we can live. God's wrath is fully satisfied in Jesus. This is what it took. Repent & believe! Jesus is “God among us” in the flesh. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus loves you so much that He went through this spiritual and physical punishment for your sins and mine. Jesus is the LORD, Almighty God, Everlasting Father. Thank You, Jesus.