On the Road to Emmaus - Short audio reflection - A moment to pause, Sunday 19th April 2026

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Welcome to today's podcast on Sunday 19th April 2026, the third Sunday of Easter. Mary O'Brien in Dublin leads us in our reflection this morning. Today's gospel is from Luke chapter 24, 13 to 35. And this is the gospel story of two disciples meeting Jesus as they travel on the road to Emmaus. They don't recognise him until he breaks bread with them. As they walk and talk, the disciples seem both sad that Jesus, a man they describe as a great prophet, had been crucified, yet also confused and maybe hopeful because they had heard that Jesus was alive. But no one seemed to have seen him. This is a very complex story. So what I take out of just the beginning of it is that Jesus is with us, even when we don't know it. Even when we don't recognise his presence with us. At first he listened to them. He invited them to share what was in their hearts and on their minds. In this way, Jesus teaches us how we should walk with each other on our journey talking, listening, opening ourselves up to another's pain. Being there for one another. We are the face of Christ and the love of Christ for each other. By our actions we reveal his love. Thank you for joining us. May the Lord bless us all and keep us safe this day. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. #dailyreadings #scripture #gospel #bible #catholic #prayer #jesus #miracle #eucharist #disciples #resurrection #podcast #emmaus