Evangelho Meditado - Padre Jurandir · Padre Jurandir

22.03.2026 - DOMINGO - Evangelho Jo 11,1-45

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Jesus tells Martha, 'I am the resurrection and the life,' challenging her belief about the final day.

The episode opens with the proclamation of the Gospel reading from John 11:1-45. It recounts how Lazarus of Bethany, brother of Mary and Martha, falls ill, and his sisters send word to Jesus. Jesus hears the news but stays where he is for two days, stating the illness will serve God's glory. He then tells his disciples they must return to Judea, despite the danger, explaining he must walk in the light. Jesus reveals Lazarus has died and says he is glad for their sake, so they may believe. Thomas responds they should go to die with him. Upon arriving in Bethany, Jesus finds Lazarus has been in the tomb for four days. Martha meets him and expresses faith that God will grant whatever Jesus asks. Jesus tells her Lazarus will rise again, and when Martha references the resurrection on the last day, Jesus declares, 'I am the resurrection and the life.' Martha affirms her belief that he is the Messiah. Mary then comes to Jesus, weeping, and Jesus is deeply moved and weeps. He goes to the tomb, a cave sealed with a stone, and after Martha warns of the smell, Jesus prays aloud so the crowd may believe. He then shouts, 'Lazarus, come out!' Lazarus emerges bound in burial cloths, and Jesus commands he be untied. Many who witness this believe in Jesus. The meditation that follows interprets the narrative. It explains Jesus's delay was to teach that he did not come to prevent physical death but to give eternal life. Lazarus represents those dead in sin, whom Christ awakens through faith. Jesus's declaration to Martha emphasizes that believers do not truly die but enter new life. The episode reflects on Jesus's tears as solidarity with human suffering, not despair. It describes Lazarus's emergence bound as symbolic of the ties that hinder freedom, with Jesus's command to 'untie him' as an invitation to the community. The resurrection miracle is presented as a sign to awaken faith, with Jesus's question 'Do you believe?' echoing to listeners. The closing encourages trust in Christ for life and commitment to defending life as the Gospel asks.

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