WEDNESDAY OF THE EASTER OCTAVE
First Reading: Acts 3:1–10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:1–2, 3–4, 6–7, 8–9
Gospel: Luke 24:13–35
Theme: Stay with us on our journey.
Reflection:
Today’s Gospel recounts the familiar and touching story of the Road to Emmaus. Two disciples, downcast and confused after Jesus’ crucifixion, are walking away from Jerusalem, trying to make sense of everything that had happened. They are joined by a mysterious stranger who walks with them, listens patiently, and then opens the Scriptures to help them understand. Only when He breaks bread with them do they realize: it is Jesus.
This moment teaches us something profound about how Jesus reveals Himself from the table of the Word and at the Breaking of the Bread, which mirrors the structure of the Mass. Often, like the disciples, we don’t immediately recognize Jesus walking beside us in life, especially when we’re discouraged or full of questions. But He is there, listening, teaching, and gently guiding us toward deeper faith.
In the first reading, we see the fruit of resurrection faith: Peter and John, filled with the Holy Spirit, heal a crippled man in Jesus’ name. Where once they were afraid, they now boldly proclaim Christ’s power and glory.
This Easter season reminds us that resurrection isn't just a past event, but a present and personal one. Christ walks with us, heals us, and sends us to be His witnesses. Our hearts, like those of the disciples, can still burn within us when we encounter Him.
Finally, may the good Lord whom we encounter at the Table of the Word and at the breaking of the Bread stay with us always. +May the Lord bless His Words in our hearts. Amen
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