Acts 4:13-21 / Mark 16:9-15 (2020)
To see and hear the truth, to encounter the truth, does not necessarily mean that a person is bound to believe in the truth.
Back in 1969 when man landed on the moon, some people thought that the transmissions from the space capsule were some kind of Hollywood movie.
But still the truth cannot be denied and the truth will prevail.
In the 1st reading, the rulers, elders, scribes and the Sanhedrin had seen that a miracle had indeed happened.
But their incredulity and obstinacy prevented them from admitting it and accepting it.
Even in the gospel, Jesus had to reproach His disciples for their incredulity and obstinacy.
But yet the truth cannot be denied or pushed aside, and the truth will prevail.
But the truth will prevail and be accepted only when the proclaimers of the truth bear witness to the truth with love.
The truth of the resurrection is that God loves Jesus and raised Him from the dead.
We too can overcome unbelief by bearing witness to the truth with love.