culture
diciembre 22, 2025
Día 7 de la Novena de Aguinaldos: la impaciencia divina
A pocos días de la Nochebuena, la Novena de Aguinaldos continúa marcando el ritmo espiritual y cultural de la Navidad en Colombia. Este lunes 22 de diciembre, miles de familias, comunidades religiosas, empresas e instituciones se reúnen para vivir el séptimo día de esta tradición, cuya reflexión central gira en torno a la impaciencia divina, entendida como el anhelo de Dios por revelar a su Hijo al mundo.
TL;DR
- The seventh day of the Novena de Aguinaldos focuses on 'divine impatience,' God's eagerness to reveal his son.
- The tradition runs from December 16th to 24th, involving daily prayers, readings, carols, and reflections.
- The novena is a significant cultural and spiritual event in Colombia, fostering family and community bonds.
- Reflections for the seventh day consider Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and the humility of the unborn Jesus.
- Key prayers include the initial prayer to God, prayers to the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, and a prayer to the Child Jesus.
- The 'Gozos' with the refrain 'Ven a nuestras almas! ¡Ven no tardes tanto!' are a central part of the celebration.
- Traditional carols like 'El Tamborilero' and 'Hacia Belén va una burra, rin, rin' are sung.
- The novena combines spiritual preparation with festive elements like decorated nativity scenes and traditional foods such as natilla and buñuelos.