By ordering Effatà to the deaf-mute, Jesus opens his entire life to a true word, which matures in listening and knows how to say good, wherever it flourishes.

We fall into idolatry every time we separate the heart from the hands, the Word from life, the face of God from that of orphans and widows.

Only by remaining in the personal relationship with Jesus, as Peter does, by calling him “you”, can we accept his word as the word of life.

Mary goes with concern to Elizabeth to bring her that joy that she now shares with us: death and evil are conquered forever.

By giving us the bread that nourishes our existence in Jesus, the Father makes us similar to himself, as is the Son. Now we can imitate God!