Two disciples walking to Emmaus. No doubt with some vexation.

They talked of what had happened— lost they were in conversation.

Their Master had been scourged and beat.  They must have pondered why.

They’d been hoping He’d redeem them–but He’d just been crucified.

And that is when the Lord drew near.  Along with them He walked.

He went unrecognized by them—though for some time they talked.

But when He said the blessing—and when the bread was broken,

That is when their eyes could see, they knew the Lord had spoken.

The bread had to be broken for them to see the light.

And then our good Lord Jesus, vanished from their sight.

Were not our hearts burning while He spoke to us on the way?

Christ opened the Scriptures to them as they walked along that day.

Jesus, may we find You in the breaking of the bread.

May our hearts burn with love for You. May we embrace all You’ve said.

May we know the truth of You, Who came and for us died,

May we see the source of our salvation—with eyes open wide.

May we find You in the Eucharist and receive You in Communion.

May Your Presence in the Sacred Host, secure our peaceful union.

May each of our lost loved ones, come to life though they seem dead.

Walk beside them now Lord Jesus. May all see You in the breaking of the bread.

(Luke 24:13-35)