Imagine that we are on the road to Emmaus with the two disciples. They are full of fear, confusion, and uncertainty as they tell stories about Jesus, even though their hopes ended with his violent death. Even though they have heard that he has been raised from the dead, they are trying to figure out what that means.
Indeed, the disciples in the Early Church had a lot to figure out. This was a new reality that they did not yet understand. Cleopas and his friend felt comfortable talking to Jesus on their journey. Jesus brought understanding and encouragement to them as they walked and talked together. They were comforted by his presence, even though at the time, they did not realize it was Jesus himself. Sometimes on our journey of faith, we feel comfortable and encouraged. Other times, we face changes on our journey of faith, or the world changes around us. We are confronted with a new reality that we cannot make sense of and that we cannot understand. I think that most of us had been chugging along on our journey of faith, having a routine and feeling a sense of comfort with our relationship with God. But, then, several years ago, the pandemic hit, and our whole reality changed, including our life of faith.
But like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, God is there with us to help us make sense of things. When we are confronted with a changing reality, there are new opportunities, new blessings, and room for growth and development. Perhaps some of us are now realizing how much we have taken our faith for granted. Perhaps we are looking at new, creative ways in which we can live out our faith. Perhaps the new technologies we are using to keep in touch with our faith can serve us even now. Perhaps we now better appreciate the importance of community in our life of faith. God will help us make sense of things.
Blessings to all of you. Father Lincoln.
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