Emmaus walk

Emmaus Walk: Two disciples recognized Jesus at breaking of bread

Yesterday's Gospel (3rd April) was about Emmaus walk. It spoke to me as I related myself very similar to the disciples who could not recognized Jesus as they met Him on their journey. 

Saint Augustine reflected on their dimmed perceptions, "They were so disturbed when they saw Him hanging on the cross that they forgot His teaching, did not look for His Resurrection, and failed to keep His promises in mind. (Sermon 235.1) Their eyes were obstructed, that they should not recognize him until the breaking of the bread. And thus, in accordance with the state of their minds, which was still ignorant of the truth (that the Christ would die and rise again", their eyes were similarly hindered. It was not that the truth himself was misleading them, but rather that they were themselves unable to perceive the truth." (From The Harmony of the Gospels, 3.25.72)

I was also blind that I failed to recognize Jesus in my life. What was my greatest obstacle on my path? Mainly it was my pride which often incited my self-centreness. How often did I fail to listen to God who spoke to me and open His Mind to me everyday? The humility of Christ's Broken Body where I found in the Holy Mass enabled me to see His Presence in my life. I heard God telling me, "Pray for the graces to remove the attachments from your heart and you will find freedom. Why? Because by then, you will be able to listen to My Words attentively and abide in My Truth. My Truth sets you free." 

Blessed be God forever and ever. Amen!

"If we want to enjoy interior peace, it is necessary to have one will and one desire: to love Jesus crucified, employing all our faculties and energies for this purpose. Different indeed is the peace resulting from this love - a peace that the world does not give." - Saint Francis de Sales