April 8, 2015
Lk: 24: 13-35
It often happens in life that it is not until the end of something that everything is made clear
Indeed it is not until the end until every can be made clear. And so it is with this reading.
The disciples, disheartened and sad meet a stranger and because they were so involved in their own feelings they didn't really look at him but couldn't help sharing their story of grief and disappointment in the death of Jesus. The man, however, surprised them and began to explain how the life of Jesus mirrored the scripture's prophecies of the Messiah. They must have been so confused. Here is a stranger who as far as they knew had nothing to do with the events in Jerusalem, in fact had said, "What events?" revealing these facts to them and making so much clear. He made as if to leave but they couldn't let him go because at last they were understanding!
It is often very hard for us to experience difficult times because we don't understand what is happening. Usually the meaning becomes clear but not until the end. Developing the patience it takes to accept this can take a life time. This is where trusting in God is vital. Two things Jesus said ring in my head when things are difficult and confusing: "This too shall pass" and "Peace be with you". Two promises that are fulfilled if only we have the sense to believe them.
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