APRIL 2026 | "Stay with us, because it is almost evening." (Lk 24-29)

In this April 2026 Word of Life, we reflect on the moving encounter on the road to Emmaus: “Stay with us, because it is almost evening” (Luke 24:29).Two disciples, discouraged and disillusioned, walk away from Jerusalem—until a mysterious companion joins them, listens to their pain, and gradually rekindles hope in their hearts. In this powerful moment, we are invited to recognize our own journey: the times we feel lost, tempted to give up, or unable to see God’s presence beside us.This reflection invites us to rediscover the Risen Jesus walking with us in everyday life, especially in moments of darkness, doubt, and uncertainty. When we open ourselves to love, dialogue, and communion, our eyes too can be opened—and our hearts set on fire once again. Let us make the disciples’ prayer our own:“Stay with us, Lord…”