This Sunday's Gospel reading is another one of those mysterious, "They don't recognize Jesus at first" texts. Two of Jesus' disciples are on their way to Emmaus disheartened and taking stock of the recent events (Christ has been crucified, the woman have visited the empty tomb and shared their testimony). Suddenly they realize that there is a stranger traveling with him. The disciples share the news of Jesus' death and then this stranger (who is Christ the Lord!) teaches them about all the things that have happened and their reason for occurring beginning all the way back with the prophets.
Yet somehow they still do not see him!
It isn't until they share a meal together and Christ took the bread, blessed it,broke it, and gave it to them (sound familiar?) that their eyes are open and they realize the presence of Christ in their midst.
It is an extraordinary story from Luke 24:13-35 and it will serve as the central focus of our worship service this coming week. See you Sunday!
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