Paolo Curtaz - Commento al Vangelo del 13 Aprile 2026
April 12, 2026·3 min
The episode begins with an advertisement for a technologically advanced hospital being built in Ottawa, Canada, which creates an unexpected contrast with the biblical commentary that follows. Paolo Curtaz then introduces the Gospel passage about Nicodemus, a Pharisee who comes to Jesus at night. Curtaz explains that Nicodemus represents those who seek truth beyond societal prejudices and collective thinking. Despite being a respected Jewish leader surrounded by theologians and scribes who dismiss Jesus as a liar or demonized figure, Nicodemus reasons independently. He questions how Jesus could perform miracles if God were not with him, challenging the consensus of his peers. Curtaz notes that many people today resemble Nicodemus, having moved away from church structures due to negative experiences with judgmental devout individuals or simply following fashionable atheism or agnosticism. Jesus's response to Nicodemus is provocative, telling him he must be 'resurrected from the sky' to see the kingdom of God. This concept puzzles Nicodemus, who wonders how one can be reborn when old. Curtaz interprets this as a veiled reference to baptism and spiritual renewal within the early Christian community. The message emphasizes that rebirth is possible even for those who already consider themselves believers or find themselves in spiritual darkness. The episode concludes with a blessing, assuring listeners that God loves them always. Throughout, the hospital ad reappears, framing the spiritual discussion within a context of building for the future.
