3rd Sunday of Easter April 14, 2024 Acts 3:13-15; 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24: 35-48
“The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of the bread” (Lk 24)
“Cuando los dos discípulos regresaron de Emaús y llegaron al sitio donde estaban reunidos los apóstoles, les contaron lo que les había pasado por el camino y cómo habían reconocido a Jesús al partir el pan.” (Lk 24)
The breaking of the bread The two travelers on the road did not recognize Jesus until they sat down and ate with him
Eating… Why do we eat? Is it just to gain nourishment? When we eat, we do more than just nourish our bodies
Eating is important for our bodies But eating is also important for our hearts, minds and souls Our lives revolve around the meal
When we eat with our families We are forming a family community Meals can be informal and intimate like just between a couple Or they can be a grand celebration like a birthday or anniversary
When we want to honor someone We invite them to share a meal with us When we see an old friend We want to have a meal with them
Jesus ate many meals with his friends I’m sure they told stories, and laughed at their meals Jesus ate with all kinds of people He ate with the rich And he also ate with the outcast and the sinners
His disciples were there when he fed the five thousand They were there when he ate with the Pharisees And they were there when he ate with the tax collectors Sharing a meal with Jesus must have been a grand experience
“One of the holiest things we can do is share a meal together” (Priest on the Camino) The couple on road to Emaus did not recognize Jesus until they shared a meal Until he broke the bread The story of the Road to Emaus has many Eucharistic references
And we see Jesus appear to his friends after his Resurrection They can’t believe it Jesus asks them to touch him See the wounds in his hands and feet
Jesus asks for bread and fish And eats in front of them They see that even though he died Now, Jesus is fully alive!
Today, we will share a meal together The holiest of all meals The Supper of the Lord Jesus will again be with us in the breaking of the bread For He is the Bread of Life
Mary Mail 