Dedicated to a prolonged meditation on the Resurrection of Jesus, this week makes it clear how astounded the Disciples were at seeing Jesus alive, and how frequent explanations were necessary until they finally "got it." In today's account of the appearance of Jesus to the gathered group who had just heard the tale related by the Emmaus walkers, Luke tell us that the disciples were "startled and terrified, thinking they were seeing a ghost." (cf. Lk 24:37 ). He had greeted them with Peace, but still they were troubled. Jesus reverts to "show and tell", hanging his wounded hands before them, then, eating with them and explaining how all of this had been foretold about him from the time of Moses. However, it was only at Pentecost did they really understand what had happened and who Jesus was.
If we are not "startled, terrified or troubled, maybe we don't fully comprehend the magnitude of the Resurrection. May our reflections help us to fully understand and embrace the Risen Jesus.
Bro. Rene
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