Mary tells Jesus her brother would not have died if he had been there, and Jesus weeps.
This episode is a daily Gospel meditation focused on John 11:1-45, the account of Lazarus's resurrection. Father José María Carod Felez, a Mercedarian priest and director of the radio program 'Libertad a los cautivos', leads the reflection. The episode begins with the narrative: Lazarus of Bethany falls ill, and his sisters Martha and Mary send word to Jesus. Jesus delays for two days, then tells his disciples Lazarus has died. The disciples express fear about returning to Judea. Upon arrival, Jesus meets Martha, who expresses faith but also regret. Jesus declares, 'I am the resurrection and the life.' Mary then meets Jesus, weeping, and Jesus is moved to tears. Jesus goes to the tomb, a cave with a stone, and commands its removal despite Martha's objection about the smell. After praying, Jesus shouts, 'Lazarus, come out!' Lazarus emerges bound in burial cloths, and Jesus instructs others to unbind him. Many witnesses believe in Jesus. The reflection portion analyzes the story. It notes that Jewish belief held the soul remained near the body for three days, making the fourth-day resurrection more miraculous. The emphasis is not on the sisters' faith but on cooperation with God through obedience. Jesus issues three commands: remove the stone, call Lazarus out, and unbind him. The meditation applies this to listeners, urging them to 'come out' from spiritual tombs like sin, despair, and routine. It encourages walking in new life and being witnesses. The episode concludes with a Trinitarian blessing.
