The Gospel for this Sunday is from Luke 24:13-35, the lovely account of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus encountering the risen Christ. This account presents several interesting topics, such as the identity of these disciples, the slowness of the disciples to believe, and the change in Jesus' appearance after His resurrection. All these topics are fascinating.
However, this time, let us focus on two other topics of great theological meaning for us. First, this encounter stresses the Christ-centered message of all Scripture. Directly and indirectly, God's self-revelation and redeeming work are about Jesus. God's work through His only Son, Jesus Christ is at the heart of the biblical message.
Secondly, the disciples recognize the presence of the risen Christ through the breaking of bread. The Lord's Supper, also known as Holy Communion, remains a powerful way in which the living Lord reveals Himself to His followers. In other words, the risen Christ's manifestation on the Emmaus Road demonstrates the enduring significance of both Word and Sacrament for the Christian faith.
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