Homilias de fray Nelson Medina · Nelson Medina

LA GRACIA 2026/03/22 ¿Por qué Dios tarda en responder?

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With her brother rotting in the tomb, Martha proclaims, 'I believe you are the Messiah, the resurrection.'

The episode opens with the question of why God takes so long to answer, framed through the fifth Sunday of Lent Gospel. It describes the anguish of Lazarus's sisters, Martha and Mary, as Jesus delays coming despite their urgent calls. Lazarus dies, and days pass before Jesus arrives, deepening the sense of abandonment. Fray Nelson contrasts this with a hypothetical where Jesus heals Lazarus early, which would have been comfortable but less transformative. He notes that the painful wait produced a fruit: Martha's robust declaration of faith when she tells Jesus, 'I believe you are the Messiah, the resurrection.' This moment is highlighted as one of the deepest testimonies in the Gospel, emerging only from extreme suffering. The homily explains that God's delays purify and refine faith, akin to how weights strengthen muscles in a gym. Difficulties, contradictions, and illnesses are described as the gymnasium of the spirit where faith grows strong. Fray Nelson uses the analogy of a trainer who knows the exact weight to lift without causing injury, comparing this to Jesus as the perfect coach. He references Saint Peter and Saint Paul on faith being tested in a crucible. The episode emphasizes that God responds not on human timelines but to foster spiritual growth. It reassures listeners that Jesus never gives a test beyond what one can overcome with His grace. The closing encourages trust in Jesus's knowledge and love as the guide through trials.

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