The
Apostles' reaction, led by St. Peter, its simply wonderful: «Lord, to whom
shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We now believe». It is not
that the twelve are smarter, or even better, nor do they understand the Bible
any better; but they are indeed more modest, more trusting, more open to the
Holy Spirit, more docile. Every now and then, we can spot them in the Gospels
when making mistakes, unable to understand Jesus, arguing over who is more
important and even daring to correct the Master when he announces them his
Passion; but they are always faithful, by his side. Their secret: they truly
loved Him. St. Augustine expresses it this way: «Good habits leave no trace in
our soul, but good loves do (...). Truly, this is all love is about: to obey
and believe whom you love». In the light of this Gospel we may wonder: where
have I placed my love? What faith and what obedience have I to the Lord and to
what the Church teaches? What kind of docility, simplicity and trust do I live
with regards to God's things? • AE
Decía Kierkegaard que "la posibilidad
del escándalo es la encrucijada, o significa lo mismo que hallarse en un cruce
de caminos. Uno se inclina hacia el escándalo o hacia la fe; pero jamás se
llega a la fe sino a través de la posibilidad del escándalo". Esta es la
última parte del discurso de Jesús sobre el Pan de vida, y sus palabras decepcionan
y escandalizan a quienes lo escuchan, al punto de marcharse. Les parecieron
demasiado exigentes. Y es verdad: La fe no es algo autónomo e independiente, es
una decisión personal que incluye una aceptación de Jesús total y pasar por el
camino del escándalo, del desprecio, del desprestigio. Igual que el camino de la
cruz. Y aquí no hay gris. O es blanco o es negro. O creemos o no creemos • AE
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