April 3 2024: Bible Verse of the Day – Wednesday in the Octave of Easter, Third Sunday of Easter Year A – Jesus Meets Cleopas on The Road to Emmaus – Luke 24:13-35
13 That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus,
14 and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred.
15 And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them. – Luke 24:13-35
Catholic Readings for Today
Wednesday in the Octave of Easter
Third Sunday of Easter, Year A
Bible Verse of the Day Reflections
The event of Jesus revealing himself to two of his disciples is captivating and thought-provoking. These disciples were deeply upset and uncertain about the death of Jesus.
They had believed he was the Messiah, but his execution shattered their hopes. Furthermore, there were reports that his tomb was found empty, leaving them perplexed about the situation. How should they interpret all of these occurrences?
Jesus meets us where we are: Jesus met the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, despite their doubts and confusion.
He walked with them and met them where they were at in their journey. This shows us that Jesus is always with us, even in our moments of doubt and confusion.
Jesus reveals Himself to those who seek Him: The two disciples were seeking answers and understanding, and Jesus revealed Himself to them. Similarly, when we seek Jesus with an open heart and mind, He will reveal Himself to us.
As they were journeying, Jesus “explained to them what was said about himself in all the Scriptures.” As a result, these disciples comprehended that the man they were conversing with possessed remarkable knowledge and perception, prompting them to invite Him to stay with them.
Jesus is present in the breaking of the bread: Jesus revealed Himself to the two disciples when He broke bread with them.
Jesus accepted their invitation and joined them in their home. While there, it is recorded in Scripture that “he took bread, said a blessing, broke it, and gave it to them.” Then, their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him. However, soon after, He disappeared from their sight.
This emphasizes the significance of the Eucharist and how Jesus is present in the act of breaking bread.
Indeed, this event is both captivating and thought-provoking. The reason behind Jesus’ actions of revealing Himself, concealing His identity, sharing a meal, allowing them to recognize Him, and then vanishing is significant, and we should pay close attention to it.
Jesus intended for those disciples, and all of us, to comprehend that He, who was resurrected from the dead, was genuinely alive, and that we would recognize Him through the breaking of bread. We would recognize Him in the Most Holy Eucharist!
The event of Jesus revealing Himself to those disciples was, in reality, a lesson for all of us to understand the fundamental truth of His existence in the Eucharist.
It was at that precise moment when they “took bread, said the blessing, broke it,” that Jesus suddenly became apparent to their minds and souls.
The truth that Jesus is present in the Eucharist signifies that He is alive! However, it also indicates that He is concealed in the Eucharist. This blend of being hidden and genuinely present gives us invaluable direction in our faith.
Jesus is present in our midst, at this very moment, but we may not perceive Him. Nevertheless, He is genuinely present!
Those disciples were in the company of Jesus, yet they did not comprehend it. The same applies to us. We are always in His presence, but we may not recognize that.
This is particularly true when we attend Mass, but it is also the case in numerous other aspects of our daily lives.
We need to dedicate ourselves to recognizing Him, to perceiving Him, and to venerating Him. We must uncover the resurrected existence of Jesus all around us.
Frequently, we believe that our Lord is present solely in extraordinary ways, but that is not the case! He is always present to us in very ordinary ways.
He is here with us at this moment, loving us, communicating with us, and summoning us to love Him. Can you perceive Him? Do you experience His presence?
Take some time to meditate on the encounter of those disciples. If you were in their shoes, you would be fortunate to be in the presence of the Savior of the world.
What an extraordinary privilege! The truth is that God is with you right now and forever. He is always with you, and He is always communicating with you.
Seek Him out and listen to His voice. You may be amazed at how close He truly is.
Let us Pray: Dear Lord, I am grateful for Your abundant love towards me, which assures me of Your constant presence in my life.
Please guide me to be able to perceive Your gentle and calm voice, and to identify Your presence around me.
I ask for the gift of faith to be able to recognize You in the Most Holy Eucharist and to be able to discern Your presence in the everyday occurrences of my life. My love for You is boundless. Jesus, I love you. Amen.
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