LA GRACIA 2026/04/11 La victoria de la Resurrección
·6 min
The episode is a homily by Fray Nelson Medina based on a reading from the Acts of the Apostles. It begins by quoting Saint Paul's words about God choosing the weak and foolish to confound the powerful and wise. Medina applies this to the apostles' first preaching, specifically the healing of a man paralyzed from birth. He explains that the Jewish authorities faced a dilemma because the miracle was evident, yet they wanted to silence the apostles. The core reason was that the apostles preached resurrection, which teaches that death gives life and provides ultimate victory. This message terrified the authorities because they feared it would embolden Christians to rebel against Roman rule, potentially bringing destruction. Medina stresses that faith in resurrection is the greatest earthly force, giving vigor to overcome difficult circumstances. He notes the authorities recognized this power, hence their desire to suppress it. The homily highlights that resurrection is the central message of Easter and the Gospel, citing Saint Paul's statement that if Christ has not risen, faith is vain. This creates a frontal collision with no room for negotiation or bridge-building. Medina acknowledges contemporary phrases about building bridges but asserts diplomacy is short-lived here; one can respect others as human beings while still announcing the Gospel fully. He observes the paradox that the apostles spoke with firmness and wisdom despite their fragility and ignorance, attributing this to the Holy Spirit. Medina references Christ's promise to acknowledge before God those who acknowledge Him. The homily concludes by presenting a choice: siding with worldly terror, comfort, or false diplomacy that cheapens the Gospel, versus respecting all while announcing the complete Gospel regardless of consequences. It ends with a blessing, noting that the apostle Peter and the Easter season provide the right answer.
