Luke 24:13-35: The Road to Emmaus – Part II
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Pieter Coecke van Aelst: Christ and His Disciples on Their Way to Emmaus
Yesterday we spent time with the story of the disciples who encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Today we imagine the possibilities in our lives if every time we come up against an obstacle we might recognize Christ’s presence and invite him to linger.
In an intense flash, at the breaking of the bread, we suddenly become fully aware of the identity of our companion. We abruptly comprehend why we have felt so light and happy as we journey to Emmaus. We realize that the hopes we have put away may be taken back out. The faith we have placed in God’s plan is still valid. The love we wish to share is still viable. The Teacher has not lied to us in some silly attempt to ease the pain of our days. The Teacher has offered – still offers – an opportunity of intimacy with him previously unknown to humankind. And we disciples who have left Jerusalem in fear and sadness . . . now retrace our steps to return to the crucible of conflict which our Way of living brings us. We are transformed. We no longer allow fear overcome courage. We do what Paul urges all of us to do – and we heard this yesterday – we put on Christ, the only protection we need.
We notice that Jesus leaves when the disciples recognize him, but his Spirit remains. And Jesus expects that now we will be his hands, his feet, his teaching. We are Emmaus People . . .
Tomorrow, thick heads and slow hearts . . .
Images from: https://apilgriminnarnia.com/2016/02/29/emmaus/on-the-road-to-emmaus/ and https://bishopfisher.wordpress.com/2014/05/04/broken-whoa/
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