Venerdì 10 Aprile 2026, a cura di Nazzareno Tormassi
·4 min
The episode opens with the biblical passage from John 21:1-14, describing Jesus' third post-resurrection appearance to his disciples. Nazzareno Tormassi immediately identifies the community crisis among the disciples, noting that only seven are named and the group has lost its sense of purpose. He observes that Peter returns to his former fishing job, with others following, representing how Christian communities throughout history can revert to old patterns. The reflection then analyzes how Jesus manifests himself: as a poor man asking for food, as a skilled fisherman giving practical advice, as someone who prepares food for them, and as a host inviting them to share a meal. Tormassi emphasizes that these are simple, human gestures of sharing, care, and concern. He connects this to the disciples' failure—they caught nothing all night—suggesting that God is found precisely where human hopes are crushed. The moment of recognition comes when the beloved disciple tells Peter 'It is the Lord,' prompting Peter to jump into the sea. This marks a new beginning, with the obedience to Jesus' word resulting in an exceptional catch. Tormassi describes this overabundance as the measure of God, with love discerning love. He concludes that the Risen One is present through the overabundance of love, revealed in daily human interests like preparing and sharing meals. The final insight is that God's immeasurable love becomes visible only through everyday gestures of love, making theology practical and grounded in ordinary life.
