5/3/11

Word for the Weekend: May 8

The Road to Emmaus by Nikki Sheppar


Have you started preparing for hearing the scriptures at Mass this weekend?

Here are the scriptures and background materials to help you prepare. And if you have kids, then check here to help them get ready, too.

This week's gospel is the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus and their encounter with Christ in person, in scripture and at table.

In just the same way, we accompany each other, friends and strangers alike, every day, on the road from here to there. In just the same way, Christ approaches, joins and walks with us, wanting to engage us with his presence and word. In just the same way, the Lord wants to be with us at day's end...

Do we see him? welcome him? meet him? speak with him?

 
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  1. I wonder what Jesus's purpose was in not allowing himself to be recognized immediately by the two men he was walking with on the road to Emmaus.

    Same question for why he didn't at first allow Mary Magdalene to recognize him.

    I don't think I've ever heard anyone explain this.

    Rosemary

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