The Resurrection is the central point of Christianity. Today’s Gospel (LK 24: 13-35) is about Jesus' appearance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus on Resurrection Day. While they were walking to Emmaus, they thought Jesus was just another traveller and they did not even recognise Him in the breaking of bread.
As a result of this COVID-19 pandemic, we are still in lockdown staying at home while some are quarantined or in self-isolation. However we are not isolated from the Risen Lord. He continues to be present in our hearts and our homes. We must recognise that Christ Jesus is always dwelling within us and in our homes. We may miss our Church and Parishioners so much but we need to grow in our relationship with God through the Risen Lord.
After the experience, Cleophus and the other disciples went running back to Jerusalem to share with other disciples that “The Lord is truly risen.” Their encounter with Jesus and recognition of Him, changed their depression into joy.
We need to experience this kind of joy in this time of trial by reading the Word of God and listening to Jesus and feel our hearts zealously burning with faith and hope in Him that He is truly risen in our midst.
“You will show us the path of life,” (Ps 16:11).
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