First Reading - Acts 3:1-10
Gospel - Luke 24:13-35
In the first reading, we hear of the first miraculous sign performed by Peter after the resurrection. Peter and John go to the temple, as was the custom, reminding us that there was not yet a clear divide between Jews and Christians. A beggar, lame from birth, looks to Peter and John expecting to receive some material help. But Peter responds with a powerful declaration: “Silver and gold I have none, but what I have I give you: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!” This moment is deeply significant. Peter may have lacked material wealth—but he was rich in Christ. And because he was filled with Jesus, he could share that power and healing with others.
The Gospel brings us the beautiful Emmaus story. Two disciples are walking away from Jerusalem, lost in sorrow and confusion. For them, Jesus was still only “a prophet,” and their hopes had been political—“we had hoped he would be the one to redeem Israel.” Yet Jesus walks with them. He listens. He explains the Scriptures. And finally, He reveals Himself in the breaking of the bread. This becomes the turning point: their eyes are opened, their hearts rekindled, and they rush back to Jerusalem to share their encounter. Once they were filled with disappointment; now they are filled with the presence and power of the Risen Lord.
Dear friends, the Easter season invites us to be filled with Jesus. When Jesus becomes the center of our lives, we lack nothing. Peter was able to heal because Jesus was alive in him. The disciples on the road to Emmaus recognized Jesus only when He opened the Scriptures and broke the bread—when they allowed Him to touch their hearts.
Let us also seek to be filled with Jesus. He walks with us—through our routines, our joys, our struggles, our studies, our work. But we need the eyes of faith to recognize Him. Let us ask Him to open our eyes and hearts to His presence in our lives.
Every celebration of the Eucharist is our Emmaus journey. First, the Word is proclaimed and broken open, just as Jesus explained the Scriptures to the disciples. Then we are led to the breaking of the bread—where Jesus gives Himself to us completely. The Eucharist fills us with Jesus, joins our soul to His, and sends us forth with renewed purpose.
Let us never miss the opportunity to be filled with the Emmaus experience. And may our lives become a testimony that Jesus lives—because we are filled with Him.
May the Risen Christ fill us with His life, His love, and His mission.
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