Sono quelli che erano con Gesù! - Intervento a Galeazza sabato di Pasqua
·5 min
The episode opens with Don Andres Bergamini discussing a text from Acts that describes religious leaders observing Peter and John. He notes their frankness and simplicity, despite being uneducated, and how the leaders recognized them as having been with Jesus. Bergamini emphasizes the connection between their demeanor and their time with Jesus, suggesting it's not an immediate link but one rooted in shared experience. He points out the amazement of the leaders at this recognition. The reflection then shifts to the healed man standing with the apostles, illustrating how communion with Jesus spreads contagiously within the community. Bergamini describes this as a simple act of staying together on a path with Jesus. He recalls that the leaders had persecuted Jesus and his disciples, yet now they notice a strong communion that persists even after Jesus's death. This closeness is attributed to the apostles' extraordinary actions and their inability to be stopped in their proclamation. The whole of Jerusalem knows of this, driving the leaders' concern. Bergamini identifies the core problem for the leaders as the apostles' continued association with Jesus. He expands this to all Gospel characters, who are united by being with Jesus, including those who encountered him risen. This unity is what they will spread worldwide through the Gospel, emphasizing communion, listening, and life with Jesus. In the latter part, Bergamini mentions finding a book about saints, specifically Russian 'foolish women.' These women lived in simplicity and lack of instruction, often irritating their church community by highlighting their ignorance. Despite this, their strong bond with the Lord enabled miracles, prophecies, and good deeds, leading to reverence and sainthood. The episode weaves biblical analysis with historical example to underscore the power of divine companionship.
