Eucharist is a Special Moment to Recognize Jesus In our Life

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Third Week : Sunday*

*Gospel :  Lk 24:13-35*

*First Reading : Acts 2:14, 22-33*

*SECOND READING 1 Pt 1:17-21*

*Eucharist is a Special Moment to Recognize Jesus In our Life*

*1) Disciples recognised Jesus while breaking the Bread*

The Gospel of the day, recounts the story of Emmaus, where the disciples were going back to their native place to continue their trade 

They had concluded that, everything was over with the death of Jesus 

While going back to their village, Jesus meets them. But the disciples were not able to recognize him. Finally they were able to recognise Him while breaking the bread 

*2) Preparations by the Disciples to recognize Jesus while breaking the Bread*

*A) They were discussing about Jesus*

While they were going back to Emmaus, they were discussing the passion and death of Jesus which happened just before three days 

*B) They walked with Jesus*

Knowingly or Unknowingly, the disciples walked a long way along with Jesus 

Walking with Jesus is very much necessary to recognize Him 

*C) They Listened to the Scriptures*

As they were walikjng with Jesus, He explained them about the various truths about the passion and the death on the Cross

The disciples carefully listened to it, which helped them to recognize Jesus 

*D) Requesting Jesus to stay with Us*

Finally the Disciples requested the their Master to stay with them

Accordingly,  Jesus stayed with them. 

This *stay* helped the disciples to recognize Jesus 

*3) Requirements to recognise Jesus in the Eucharist*

Like the disciples, we must make some preparations to recognize Jesus in the Eucharist

Speak or discuss about those things, which pertains to the Jesus' life 

We need to walk with Jesus 

Thirdly we need to Listen to Jesus, very often to recognize his presence in our lives 

Fourthly, requesting Jesus to stay in our lives 

When we follow these things, definitely we will be able to recognize Jesus in everything

*4) What is my preparation to recognise Jesus in my life?*

By reading the scriptures we can recognize Jesus 

Speaking about Jesus, Listening to Jesus, walking with Jesus and staying with Jesus can be achieved by reading the scriptures and meditating open it 

So what are my preparations to recognize Jesus! 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*