Please note Encanto is rated PG. The desire not to talk about Bruno brings an interesting dynamic in the Madrigal family in Encanto. Instead of being open about what happened, the Madrigals sweep everything under the rug. This is the opposite of what we see Jesus do. As He prepares to die on the cross, He tells His accusers that: I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together; I have said nothing secretly. Not everyone desires to be as open as Jesus. Peter, for example, tells Jesus to be quiet instead of discuss His coming death on the cross. Jesus' response is to tell Peter, "Get behind me, Satan!" Keeping secrets can be extremely unhealthy for families and groups. Jesus realized this. We should too. In Encanto, keeping secrets reaches the point of disfunction, leading to the major problems the Madrigal family faces. Fortunately, though, Bruno's family loves him still, are glad to have him back, and are thankful he's okay. To keep ourselves healthy and out of danger of falling apart, we need to consider following Jesus' example in keeping things out in the open. It's tempting to brush things under the rug, yet that often doesn't help anyone. Instead, it's better to be open about the past so that we might have a brighter, and transformed in Christ, future. Disclaimer: unless otherwise stated, the majority of images produced here are not owned or created by me. Commenting is encouraged. Please use discretion leaving comments below, letting the love of God guide you.
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