[Read Luke 24:13-35]

The story from the gospel of Luke is a familiar one which we often refer to as the Walk to Emmaus. Two of Jesus’ disciples who are not part of the twelve are going from Jerusalem back to their homes in Emmaus. They are heartbroken for Jesus has been crucified. The one they counted on had been lost and they were in grief and despair. Someone came along beside them as they were walking and inquired why they were so sad. The two were incredulous. How could anyone not know of their loss? Jesus asked them to tell him about what happened. He listened for a while and then began to share with them the scriptures. He explained the way of God’s love and then in a final act when they reached Emmaus, he broke bread with them and they realized who h…