First Reading - Acts 3:1-10
Gospel - Luke 24:13-35
In the first reading, we see the power of the Risen Christ working through His apostles. Peter the Apostle and John the Apostle encounter a man who has been lame from birth, sitting at the temple gate and begging. He expects money, but Peter gives him something far greater: “In the name of Jesus Christ, walk.” Immediately, the man is healed. He stands, walks, and begins to praise God with joy.
This miracle is not just about physical healing—it is a sign that the power of the Risen Jesus is alive and active. What seemed impossible becomes possible. A life that was once stuck is now transformed. This is what Easter does—it raises us up.
In the Gospel, we encounter the beautiful story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. They are walking away from Jerusalem, discouraged and confused after the death of Jesus. Their hopes seem shattered. As they walk, Jesus Himself comes near and walks with them—but they do not recognize Him.
He listens to them, explains the Scriptures, and gradually opens their minds and hearts. Still, it is only when He breaks the bread that their eyes are opened, and they recognize Him. In that moment, everything changes. Their sadness turns into joy, their confusion into understanding, and they immediately return to Jerusalem to share the Good News.
Dear friends, these readings reveal to us that the Risen Lord meets us in two important ways: in our brokenness and in our journey.
Like the lame man, we all have areas in our lives where we feel weak, stuck, or helpless. We may be waiting for small solutions, while God wants to give us something greater—true healing and new life. We are invited to trust in the power of Jesus, who can lift us up.
And like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we often fail to recognize Jesus walking with us. In moments of disappointment, we may think He is absent. But He is there—in His Word, in the Eucharist, and in the people we meet. When we listen to Him and allow Him to open our hearts, we begin to see Him clearly.
The breaking of the bread is especially important. It reminds us that we encounter the Risen Christ in the Eucharist. Every time we participate in it, our eyes are opened, our faith is strengthened, and we are sent out with renewed purpose.
The disciples did not remain on the road—they returned to share the Good News. The healed man did not remain silent—he praised God openly. Encounter with the Risen Christ always leads to witness.
May we recognize Jesus walking with us in our daily lives. May we experience His healing in our weaknesses. And may we, with renewed hearts, go out and proclaim through our lives that He is truly risen and alive.
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