The story of Jesus and the disciples on the road to Emmaus points at us and sheds light on our own situation in times of trial. With Jesus' death, the disciples' whole world had collapsed. Their distress is ours in many ways and their sadness sounds familiar to our ears. How many times have we walked the road to Emmaus?
The troubles and worries of life can crowd our minds and we lose our sense of direction to the point of despair. All the time we forget that Jesus is walking with us, at our side ready and anxious to help us if only we would turn to him. This is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of recognising the Lord's presence in our lives. One way we do this is by growing closer to him through daily prayer and scripture reading. Rest assured he will throw light on every moment of joy and show that every bit of suffering has a purpose.
Keep smiling and stay safe!
In Christ,
Fr. Arsenio