First Reading: Acts 2:14;22-33
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 16:1-2a;5;7-8;9-10;11 (R. 11a)
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21
Gospel Acclamation: Luke 24:32
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
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| Igbinazaka Angela |
MY REFLECTION
For me, the second reading speaks to me in such a manner that I begin to wonder how awesome our God is.
He is impartial and free of prejudice and he sees everyone of us as equal, which means we all shall be Judged by this Supreme Being.
He does not show favoritism. Rather, all of us are His favorites because he has endowed us with His unending grace and favor and he is impartial in sharing grace even though many of us do not deserve it.
The reading tells us that our work will be Judged and hence we must live in fear and reverence God, till we enter heaven and behold His beatific vision.
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| Emmanuel John Uko |
MY REFLECTION
The two disciples were walking away from Jerusalem going to Emmaus...
Jerusalem is where the story of salvation happened, where the dwelling place of God was known to be.
...but out of disappointment that the Messiah they were expecting has been killed, they thought everything had ended, and they decided to walk away from God's presence.
May we never walk away from God's presence when we experience disappointment. Amen.
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| Chinwe Udechukwu |
MY REFLECTION
Sometimes, I feel so stupid trying to narrate a story to someone, whom I never knew is involved in the same story I am narrating to him/her; just like the manner in which the disciples were narrating to Jesus, the story in which he is involved. Jesus replied to them, "you foolish men, slow to believe the full message of the Prophets."
Now, I ask myself, "who is Jesus to me after his resurrection? A stranger? Why is he a stranger to me?"
Perhaps, it is because I am looking for a Jesus that will think, react or act like me. If so, then, I doubt if I can find him.
When Jesus met the disciples, they begged him to stay as it was already late. They suggested that he should spend the night with them, but during the breaking of bread, their eyes opened and they recognized Jesus. Immediately, they had to rush back to Jerusalem no longer remembering the fact that it was late.
Whenever we encounter Jesus, all our fears vanish and the glory of the Lord will brighten the darkness of our lives.
Most times in our lives, we feel everything is too late for us, but we remember that with God, nothing is too late. The power of his resurrection makes the night as bright as the day.
Is there anything in your life you think cannot be remedied? Or perhaps, you think because of your past life experiences, you are doomed. The two disciples thought likewise and ran away from Jerusalem but when they met Jesus and recognized him, their thoughts were changed.
Have you met the risen Lord? The disciples met him at the breaking of bread which we encounter in every Mass.
May the risen Lord open our eyes of faith to recognize him as he brightens our darkness, Amen
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| Ugwu Felix |
MY REFLECTION
“While they were talking and discussing, Jesus drew near and went with them but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.”
This applies to many of us when things are not going well with us, we start feeling neglected and rejected by God, we go into depression and sometimes, we start contemplating suicide. Whereas, Jesus is actually nearer to us but we are too spiritually blind to see him in our struggles.
This is why we need to put God first in everything we do. This helps us see him in all our struggles. He knows our pains, he knows our heart desires and his hands are wide open to embrace us whenever we run to him.
May God come to us at the exact point of our needs, Amen.
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| Aikpokhio Anne |
MY REFLECTION
The disciples recognized Jesus at the breaking of bread.
The Eucharist is an essential point/place we can encounter Christ.
In our difficult situations (way to Emmaus), we should not always feel we are alone or run away, but rather we should try as much as possible, to embrace Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. There, He speaks to our hearts and quench that undesirable element working against us.
O Lord, give us the strength to withstand and overcome our difficult moments, whenever we receive you in the Holy Eucharist (food for our souls) and visit You in the Blessed Sacrament. Amen.
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| Raphael Christaugunus |
MY REFLECTION
The Power of the Eucharist and His Word.
Your Word, oh Lord, is spirit and life,
The fire that burns our hearts to love you.
The Bread that quenches the depths of hunger infinitely,
A bite from it can make a person whole and renewed,
Only if the partaker of the feast will believe in what he takes in.
Even Death was not His match, and must bow to Him forever.
Lord, I am the one you have showed mercy and died to set me free. Lord, as we partake each time in the transubstantiation of the bread and wine, open our eyes to see ourselves in you, and let your love lead us to the end.
May our hearts constantly yearn for your word every day, hour and seconds, that our hearts may burn within us, Amen.
Help me Lord to recognise you always and everywhere. Help me to see You in all things great and small. Amen
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