Today’s Thoughts: “A Christian can never be sad! Never give way to discouragement! Ours is not a joy born of having many possessions, but from having encountered a Person: Jesus, in our midst; it is born from knowing that with him we alone, even at difficult moments, even when our life’s journey comes up against problems and obstacles that seem insurmountable, and there are so many of them! And in this moment, the enemy, the devil, comes, often disguised as an angel, and slyly speaks his word to us. Do not listen to him! Let us follow Jesus!” (Pope Francis)
These words spoken by Pope Francis in a homily back in March of 2013 seem to speak to our Gospel (Luke 24:13-35) today. The disciples on the road to Emmaus find out that they cannot be sad. They find it out by having an encounter with Jesus. They find it out in the breaking of the bread and sharing of the cup. They find out that amid all the struggles of the last few days, in the midst of the many insurmountable moments of the last few days that the enemy has not won, Jesus has risen! During this unusual time, these difficult days, in our lives it is good that we have a chance to reflect on the Emmaus story in Luke’s Gospel. Perhaps we are like the two disciples on the road. Discouraged, fearful, wondering what the future holds. At times given good news, hopeful news but unsure what to believe. Maybe we need to let Jesus walk with us during these unusual days. We need listen to the words of scripture, the Word of God, and let our hearts burn within us and as we break bread around our breakfast, lunch and dinner tables recognize the presence of God in our life so that we can move forward with hope. Each time we come together as a community of faith, each time we have an encounter with a Person, Jesus, each time we break the bread and share the cup, each time we proclaim that Jesus is risen we are reminded that the enemy has not won. We are reminded that God is with us, at home, on the road throughout the journey of life! Have a blessed, holy, safe, and healthy Sunday everyone!
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sharon Bass
4/26/2020 08:52:56 pm
Thank you for this encouragement to just trust jesus that he is indeed with me every step of my way!! i do no to have to fear any thing- I know I can trust him!!
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