Vangelo dell'11 Aprile 2026: Marco 16, 9-15 con il commento di don Franco Mastrolonardo
·4 min
The episode opens with a reading from the Gospel of Mark 16:9-15, describing Jesus's resurrection appearances. First, Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons, but the disciples do not believe her report. Next, he appears to two disciples on the road, but their account is also met with disbelief. Finally, Jesus appears to the eleven disciples at table, reproaching them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, and commissioning them to preach the Gospel worldwide. Don Franco Mastrolonardo then provides commentary, expressing amazement at the disciples' incredulity after three years with Jesus, witnessing miracles and the Passion. He emphasizes that only Jesus's direct intervention shook them from disbelief. The commentary shifts to a story about a king's feast where a guard falls in love with the king's daughter. The princess promises to be his if he waits 100 days and nights under her balcony. The soldier endures harsh conditions—rain, wind, snow, birds, and bees—for 90 nights, becoming pale and weak, with tears he cannot hold back. On the 99th night, he gets up, takes his chair, and leaves. Don Franco concludes by saying he does not know the meaning of this story and invites listeners to interpret it. The episode blends scriptural exegesis with a narrative parable, leaving the connection between the two open-ended. The tone is reflective and simple, typical of the show's style. No other guests or entities are involved beyond the host and the biblical figures. The structure moves from Gospel reading to commentary to parable, ending with a question rather than a resolution.
