{"id":231,"date":"2021-05-13T14:36:19","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T04:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagnesparish.org.au\/faith\/?p=231"},"modified":"2022-12-14T14:36:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T03:36:48","slug":"the-road-to-emmaus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stagnesparish.org.au\/our-faith\/2021\/05\/13\/the-road-to-emmaus\/","title":{"rendered":"The Road to Emmaus"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Road to Emmaus<\/h1><\/h1><\/div>

As we move towards the end of the Easter Season, with the Feast of Pentecost on 31 May, it is appropriate to be reminded of, and to celebrate, the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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This story known as\u00a0the Road to Emmaus\u00a0or\u00a0the Walk to Emmaus\u00a0or simply\u00a0the Emmaus Story\u00a0is quintessentially what Easter is about.<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>
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While the geographical identification of the village of Emmaus is not clear, scholars agree that this was a historical event.<\/p>\n

The word \u2018emmaus<\/em>\u2019 means \u201cwarm spring\u201d. The story is read in the Church on the evening of Easter Sunday, then again at least once during the next eight days (the Octave of Easter) and again, this year (Year A), on the Third Sunday of Easter. It is the story, immediately following the resurrection, where Jesus meets two disciples and walks (journeys) with them.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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In the story four inter\u00adconnected movements (elements\/moments) can be found and indeed are the paradigm for one\u2019s spiritual journey \u2013\u00a0walking<\/em>\u00a0(gathering\/seeking\/curiosity);\u00a0listening<\/em>\u00a0(to stories of self, others, creation, God, Jesus and Spirit through scripture);\u00a0sharing<\/em>\u00a0(reflecting, remembering, ruminating, responding); and\u00a0going out<\/em>\u00a0(celebrating, sharing with others, telling the Good News).<\/p>\n

These four actions also reflect the four parts of the Catholic Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) \u2013\u00a0Gather, Listen, Transform, Send<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 and indeed is the movement often taught and used as a helpful way to structure \u2018formal\u2019 prayer experiences.<\/p>\n

Whatever your journey in life or even holiday trip, see if these four moments of the story, on the\u00a0Road to Emmaus<\/em>, can be identified?<\/p>\n

Suggested activity: As you read the\u00a0Road to Emmaus<\/em>\u00a0(Luke 24:13-35) have the following\u00a0piece of art<\/a>\u00a0by Fritz von Uhde as a focus for reflection.<\/p>\n

May Jesus gently walk with us in our seeking. May he open our ears, eyes and hearts to his word. May he help us in our questions, and may he grant us the gift of being Good News to others. Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

Published: 13 May 2021<\/em><\/h6><\/h5><\/div>
\"Megan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Author: <\/strong>Tony Worner – Leader of Formation<\/p>\n

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