Hardness of Heart

In today's Gospel, we hear Jesus upbraiding his disciples for their "hardness of heart.Mk (16:14) .This phrase appears frequently in the Old Testament...in Exodus, as the Hebrews constantly complain and bicker despite the wonders God works for them.  In Psalm 95, God chides them for their hardness of heart at the waters of Meribah at Massah in the desert where they had heard and seen his works. (cf. Ps 95: 8-9).  We hardly think of his disciples as being hard of heart, especially after they had witnessed his power and goodness for three years, and after his clear and visible appearances on Easter and the days following.  We might n be more inclined to accept our OWN hardness of heart rather than theirs, yet as we so easily fall into this pit, so did they; it comes with the human territory.  Let their weakness be a source of encouragement for us.
But after the scolding, Jesus commands them to "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature." (Mk 16:15).  This is hardly the mark of  Jesus's lack of confidence in them or in us, but a remedy for our hardness of heart.  Think about it.
Bro. Rene