READINGS AT MASS TODAY
Acts 2:14. 22-33
Psalm 15
1 Pet. 1:17-21
Lk. 24:13-35
Theme:
THE RISEN LORD JOURNEYS WITH
US
Dear friends in Christ,
N'wokafu YESU KRISTO...
On this Third Sunday of
Easter, we read about the encounter of two disciples with the Risen Lord on the
road to Emmaus. Scandalized by the failure of the Messiah and broken by the
events of the crucifixion, The two disciples left Jerusalem. They left the Holy
City and set off on the road alone (a lonely road). It was a lonely and a
disappointing journey. Things did not turn out the way they had hoped.
On this disappointing journey
back home, the Risen Lord came alongside them. He journeyed with them, remaining
close to them enabling Him to listen to their disappointments.
Beloved, the Risen Lord
journeys with us. If you ask, "where is He in this loneliness", He
says: I walk alongside you. Our individual journeys (especially in these dark
times), like that of the disciples, can be lonely, disappointing and confusing.
But in it all, Jesus Christ journeys with us. You might not notice it because
some times, He just keeps quiet and allows you to vent all your frustrations.
He has so much patience for us and listens to us.
The Risen Lord does not only
accompany us on the journey. He also makes things clear to us. He tries to
explain to us how everything that is happening to us and around us has a
meaning and a reason. He situates our situation in the plan of God, where
everything has a meaning and a purpose. This warms our hearts and gives us
hope!
The secret of the road that
leads to Emmaus is simply this: despite appearances to the contrary, we
continue to be loved. God, in the person of the Risen Lord, will walk with us
always, even in our most painful moments. In our worst moments, He is there to
listen to, encourage and enlighten us. This is our blessed assurance, an
unfailing hope. Let us journey on with this hope.
PRAYER
Lord, in your mercy journey
with us in this difficult and dark times. Enlighten our hearts and minds to
understand God's plan of salvation. Amen.
May God bless you.
- Rev. Fr. Kenneth Debre
Sunday, April 26, 2020.
Holy Rosary Parish, Hohoe.
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