The accompaniment of Jesus to His Disciples

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : First Week : Wednesday*

*Gospel : Lk 24:13-35*

*First Reading : Acts 3:1-10*

*The accompaniment of Jesus to His Disciples*

*1) The Disciples on the Way to Emmaus*

After the death of Jesus the disciples thought that everything is over. Since their Master had died in cruel way, they had lost hope in everything

That is why they were returning to their native place, Emmaus 

So they had already started their journey to Emmaus and they were on their way to Emmaus 

*2) Jesus' Accompaniment to His Disciples*

Since the disciples were very sad, they had lost hope in everything. 

They were on their way to Emmaus. Here Jesus accompanies them to encourage them in all ways 

But the disciples could recognize that it was Jesus 

*3) What Jesus did while accompanying His disciples*

First of all He joined them in walking the distance

Secondly he asked some questions, to clarify their doubts 

Thirdly He listened carefully while they shared their hearts feeling 

He explained the scriptures in meaningful way 

He also decided stayed with them 

He was ready to eat with them 

Finally he broke the bread and reveled his real identity to his disciples 

*4) We are called upon to play the Role of Jesus*

We are the people of the Risen Lord. All of us experience the Risen Lord in one way or the other 

But there are many like the disciples on the Emmaus way, who need accompaniment, in order to recognise Jesus and, proclaim the good news 

So am ready to play of the Risen Lord?

*5) Accompanying some one is not easy task*

Accompanying some one, when it is very urgent and needed one must be ready to any situation

Such a work is not easy.

Accompanying some one, is very challenging, time consuming and involves a great sacrifice

If so am I ready to accompany some one when in need? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*