Wednesday within Easter Octave : 15th April 2020

The remarkable “Emmaus Walk” reflects the theological themes of Luke in this journey to Emmaus. They are i) their walk-journey; ii) the faith in seeing; iii) the Eucharist as the revelation of the presence of Jesus.

Two disciples were fleeing from Jerusalem, for they were disappointed that Jesus had failed to fulfil their hope. Jesus then appeared to them and explained the scriptures as he walked with them. Their faith deepened as they shared a meal with him, for they recognised him at the breaking of the bread. Their faith renewed and strengthened, and they returned immediately to Jerusalem to proclaim Jesus is alive! Such is an account of a process of conversion and transformation.

Whenever we are confronted with an awkward situation, we need to be strengthened and encouraged by Jesus, especially in the Eucharist. So the Resurrection we experience gives us strength and courage that the Cross, which is a sign of death, becomes a sign of life and hope.

We need to be transformed to be people of faith and hope.

Peter and John, in the First reading, depended on the power of God for the healing of the disabled person. They gave due respect and dignity to the sick as a human person.

As Easter people, we continue to strive to be faithful witnesses of Christ that our words and actions reveal the presence of the living Christ.

“Lord, by our Resurrection, give us the courage and faith to be living examples of Your Love.”