Visio Divina: Part 3 // Pastor Justin LaRosa // March 8, 2026

In week three of Visio Divina, Pastor Justin LaRosa reflects on the story of Lazarus in John’s Gospel through Caravaggio’s powerful painting The Raising of Lazarus. The scene is full of shadow, grief, and tension, reminding us that resurrection often begins in the middle of pain, not after it disappears. Jesus meets Martha in protest, Mary in tears, and stands before the tomb calling Lazarus by name. This story asks what resurrection looks like in our lives right now. God does the raising, and the community helps unbind us as we step into the light.Reflection Questions:1. Share an experience when you had a Mary/Martha moment.2. What protects you from pain/suffering but also prevents Jesus from entering?3. Where might God be inviting you to help unbind someone else?Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps