p. Enzo Fortunato - Commento al Vangelo del 1 aprile 2026

March 31, 2026·11 min·1 clip

Father Enzo Fortunato opens Holy Wednesday by confronting Judas's betrayal kiss that delivered Jesus to his adversaries.

The episode begins with Father Enzo Fortunato greeting listeners and setting the context for Holy Wednesday, using the image of Judas's betrayal kiss. He reads the Gospel passage where Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and the disciples ask about preparing for Passover. Father Enzo emphasizes that gestures define our lives and highlights two key aspects from the Gospel: Judas's negotiation with adversaries and the disciples' concern for Jesus. He contrasts the movement of those who betray and distance themselves from Jesus with those who seek to draw closer to him, particularly through sacraments like reconciliation and prayer. The host references Dante's Inferno, noting that Judas is placed in the frozen lake of Cocytus in the ninth circle for traitors with cold hearts incapable of love. He encourages listeners to thaw their hearts to love more, as the Lord asks. Father Enzo then shifts to reading listener prayer requests, including Rosa's request for her nephew Giovanni Maria's 25th anniversary, Teresa's for her friend Angel's husband Victory turning 70, and Monica's for her brother who passed away. He explains that prayers for those in paradise are not wasted and can intercede for souls in purgatory. The host greets other listeners like Giuseppe di Nunno and mentions a poem about olive branches in spring. He encourages writing phrases like "keep me faithful" or "make us able to love" in the comments to avoid freezing hearts. Father Enzo invokes Saint Francis as an example of strong fidelity that transforms bad thoughts and gestures into good ones. He closes by promoting his magazine "Piazza San Pietro," where Pope Leo responds to letters monthly, and reminds listeners to send addresses to receive it.

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