Marco Iazzolino

For many people just a few weeks ago to talk about health care garrison was to talk about something not very understandable. The mask was a courteous and strange symbol or an operating room. Wearing it was something particularly extraordinary, if not unique. Using it at the carnival was much more likely than in a hospital setting. But today, just today, everything has completely changed. Going to the supermarket or pharmacy without a mask seems to be impossible. Whoever does not wear it seems to be “not normal,” so much to arouse suspicious and malicious looks. In 30 days, the scenario has changed, redefining the word normal.

The word mask has a medieval origin and certainly indicated something unhealthy. Indeed the mascara was the witch. The mascara was the “magic powder” that changed the witch’s face. Fear? No! But a reflection. A different “look” is enough to reread what happens and turn it into an opportunity. If we managed to transform the symbol of the “witch” into an instrument of salvation, perhaps we have the strength to transform an experience like that of Covid 19 into an opportunity. Today’s gospel invites us to “Acknowledge,” that is to say, to change your eyes to read Salvation. Come on!