Continuing the Emmaus Gospel, Luke proceeds to tell us what follows. Cleopas and his companion returned to Jerusalem to Jesus' disciples and shared their amazing experience of being with and listening to Jesus, and how they recognized Him in the breaking of the bread.
While they were still speaking, Jesus appeared to them! Their immediate response was terror, which turned to joy and amazement as He reassured them that He was not a ghost, because He was Flesh and Bones.
How often we ourselves cower from Jesus and doubt Him. It is easy to give in to fear, when we do not include Him in our daily lives. We become spiritually dry, and distance ourselves from Him even further. Jesus" presence to His disciples and to us is awesome.
How can we keep Jesus present in our lives? We can frequently receive the sacraments. We can "break bread" with Him in the Eucharist, asking Him to stay close to us and protect us. We receive great graces from the sacrament of Penance. Adoring Him in the Blessed Sacrament keeps us mindful of our Resurrected Lord's Presence in our lives, helping us to lead better lives..
Continuing along this theme of trust, and as we listen to this Sunday's Gospel about St. Thomas, let us all reflect on and strengthen our own beliefs and TRUST in Our Savior's Mercy. As we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at this holy time of the year, let us ask Jesus to open our minds to the Scriptures, drawing close to the Resurrected Jesus and His Divine Mercy, which is so necessary in these times.
Jesus, I trust in You!
Jo Ann Gerling
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