Today we are with the disciples who encountered the Risen Lord on
the way to Emmaus. They tell us how gently they were invited by the Lord to
open their hearts and share stories of pain and anguish. Jesus knew that
they needed a let out as they have witnessed the dreadful crucifixion of their Master. Hence, the sharing became very therapeutic for the disciples, causing
them to recognize the Risen Lord! Like a mentor, Jesus further leads them to
understand scripture in the light of what they have shared. Following the
example of our Master, we see that it is each one’s duty to sense the other’s
world and set a conducive and trustful atmosphere where such a deep level
sharing triggers inner freedom. Inversely, we need to measure what is our own
level of trust to go through such a process in the presence of our Lord and our
earthly mentors? The disciples
nostalgically recall those exciting moments they felt their hearts were burning
during their conversation and those still moments when their eyes were opened
as He broke bread for them.
In a second encounter, the disciples are baffled
with another question from the Risen Lord, “Have
you anything to eat?” The same question resonates in our hearts today
because like the disciples, we walked with Jesus, listened to Him, shared
our inner turbulence with Him and experienced the inner healing. Now the Lord expects
us to be on a giving mode - breaking oneself for the others, nourishing their
souls with love. I am encouraged to do a soul searching, “What do I have within that I can offer to God and His people?” I
believe the hunger of every soul is to reach the divine ultimately. It is also
inevitable that human beings have the need to feel loved, accepted at least to
some extent as they embark on their life journey. In order to answer the
question of the Lord, let us give our loving heart for others to draw vital
energy as to sustain themselves. Jesus, the great Mentor invites us to
reinforce the ability to walk with others patiently, listen to their inner
groaning with compassion, inspire trust and hope, challenge the shadows and
elicit goodness from them (by s. Jessy Paul SSpS).
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