Lk 24:13-36
There is so much to reflect on in this wonderful passage which forms the pattern for our liturgy!
That very day two of them were going to a village named Emma'us, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. - (13-14)
Not only did the disciples not believe Mary's story, but they so completely disbelieved her that they went about whatever errand caused them to leave Jerusalem. We are told nothing of their reason for traveling; therefore it is not an important detail. But clearly Jesus was still very much on their minds, as they were discussing the recent events along their way.
While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.
But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. - (15-16)
Yes, his resurrected appearance must have been very different from prior to his death.
Our eyes are often kept from recognizing Jesus in the many ways he comes to us, too. Sadly, they are too rarely opened for us to see him in the brother and sister whom he indwells.
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