A Journey With Christ:
The Gospel of St. Luke relates the story of the risen Christ appearing to
two who were going along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. Two friends were
walking together, sharing their hearts' deepest concerns. The risen Christ
joined them and explained the scriptures as they walked, how it was ordained
that Christ should suffer and so enter his glory. This experience on the road
was a heart-warming experience as the risen Christ walked and talked with them.
The illuminating climax of the experience was when Christ took bread and said
the blessing, then broke it and gave it to them. The two had their eyes opened
and they recognized him as the risen Christ and they rushed back to Jerusalem to
tell the others. (Luke 24: 13-35)