Sunday Dive

Episode 025: Lazarus, the Resurrection, and God's Response to Suffering (Mass Readings for Mar. 29, 2020)

Episode Summary

“Lazarus, come out!” These are the words with which Our Lord raises Lazarus from the dead but they are also the words that in many ways seal his own fate. Following the undeniable miracle of raising a man from the dead, the Pharisees and chief priests no longer stand by but decide to put Our Lord to death. But if Jesus is not conquered by death and neither is Lazarus, then our readings today offer each of us the same hope for the Resurrection.

Episode Notes

Bibliography/Resources

• The Gospel of John (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)
• Mass Readings Explained with Dr. Brant Pitre - www.catholicproductions.com
• Verbum Bible Software - www.verbum.com

References

• Jesus is described as "disturbed" in John 11:33, John 11:38, John 12:27, John 13:21
• Mishnah Yevamot 16:3 - "They are allowed to testify only when his soul has departed, even though they have seen him cut up or crucified or being devoured by a wild beast. They are allowed to testify only [if they saw the body] within three days [of death]."