Giovedì 9 Aprile 2026, a cura di Nazzareno Tormassi
·4 min
The episode opens with the Gospel reading from Luke 24:35-48, setting the scene of disciples returning to Jerusalem and encountering the risen Jesus. They react with fright and disbelief, thinking Jesus is a spirit or ghost. Jesus responds by showing his hands and feet, inviting them to touch his body to prove he has flesh and bones. This moment highlights how Jesus uses his wounds—symbols of weakness—to demonstrate his identity and presence. The reflection suggests that looking into our own weaknesses can reveal God's hidden power and peace. Jesus then asks for something to eat, and the disciples give him food, which he eats with them. This act of conviviality normalizes the encounter, showing Jesus returning to everyday gestures from his earthly life. After eating, Jesus opens the disciples' minds to understand the Scriptures, explaining how his passion, death, and resurrection fit into God's salvific design. He emphasizes that these events are not a failure but the fulfillment of God's plan. The episode connects this to the concept of conversion, defined as returning to read one's life through the lens of salvation. It underscores that forgiveness of sins and testimony are entrusted to the disciples by the risen Jesus. The format is a solo reflection by Nazzareno Tormassi, delivered in a meditative, educational tone. Recurring themes include overcoming fear through tangible proof, the paradox of strength in weakness, and the integration of resurrection into daily life. Key moments include Jesus' physical demonstration, the shared meal, and the scriptural revelation. The episode arcs from initial doubt and fear to recognition, intimacy, and renewed understanding, ending with a call to personal application.
