On this Sunday we read how the disciples recognized the risen Lord in the breaking of bread. He had walked with them prior to this and had talked much, but they only recognized Him when He shared bread with them.

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It was Easter morning. The defeat of Good Friday had not taken away hope from these disciples. They were sincere and dreamed of seeing Jesus risen. On the way they were talking about Him, and when a stranger joined them they continued to do so. It was the news of the day; a famous man had been put to death. They reviewed the Scriptures and then the stranger spoke. He spoke and explained, but the others didn’t recognize Him. His words reached their minds, but not their hearts. Only when He stopped talking he made the gesture of sharing the bread. Then their eyes were opened and they discovered who He was. In the bread they found the answer to their hope.

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As we share His bread, let us pray that the Lord will help us to bring salvation to our brothers and sisters.