“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live.”

The Gospel presents the moving story of the raising of Lazarus. It is not only a miracle story; it is a revelation of the heart of Christ and a call to faith. Jesus arrives at Bethany after Lazarus has already been in the tomb four days. Human hope seems finished. Martha speaks honestly: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Her words express both sorrow and faith. She believes, yet she struggles. Many believers know this experience. We pray, we trust, yet we also question.

The Gospel presents the meeting between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. It is a quiet scene, yet it carries a powerful message for our Lenten journey. Jesus is tired, thirsty, and alone. He asks for water. At first, this seems like a simple human request. Yet it becomes a moment of grace that changes a life and touches an entire village.