This week’s Gospel message for Sunday, April 26th is from Luke 24:13-35.
“That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus . . . Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him . . . As they approached the village to which they were going . . . they urged him, ‘Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over’ . . . And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight.”
“The journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus was short in terms of distance, but lengthy in terms of discovery. Our life journeys may seem lengthy, and recognition of the Lord’s presence may come slowly and with difficulty, then all at once.” Source: Magnificat, April 2020
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29
Tuesday Acts 7:51—8:1a; John 6:30-35
Wednesday Acts 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40
St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (Memorial) – At the age of six, Catherine experienced a vision and dedicated herself to God. She joined the Dominican Third Order. Around age twenty-one, she felt called to become more active in the world, caring for the poor and tending the sick. She is especially remembered for her spiritual reflections, The Dialogue. (Source: Living With Christ, April 2020)
Thursday Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51
Friday Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59
Saturday Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69
St. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Memorial) – Athanasius became one of the most dedicated opponents of the heresy of Arianism. Much of his life was a testimony to the divinity of Jesus Christ. (Source: www.catholic.org)