And all the tribes of Israel went to David in Hebron, saying: Behold, we are your bone and your flesh. (2Sm 5:1)
וַיָּבֹ֜אוּ כָּל־שִׁבְטֵ֧י יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל אֶל־דָּוִ֖ד חֶבְרֹ֑ונָה וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ לֵאמֹ֔ר הִנְנ֛וּ עַצְמְךָ֥ וּֽבְשָׂרְךָ֖ אֲנָֽחְנוּ׃
Et venerunt universæ tribus Israel ad David in Hebron, dicentes: Ecce nos, os tuum, et caro tua sumus
The confession of generations to David evokes Adam’s exclamation of surprise and delight when he sees the first woman. It not only expressed wonder at beauty but also signified unity. To have one body and one soul means to be in a unity that penetrates to the core of the person. Our body, which was woven by the hand of God, allows us to enter into contact with others, is unique, and has become a “sacrament” of presence.
From our Paschal perspective, the Church constantly confesses to Christ: We are Your flesh and bones. We belong to You.
