From your Deacons
Reflection for Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Time and time again in the gospel story the apostles and disciples show us how human they are and how human we are. We are created flesh and blood from the dust of the earth (Genesis 2:7) and Jesus humbled himself, being born in human likeness (NRSV, Philippians 2:5).
Last Sunday’s gospel (Luke 24: 13-35) shows how much the Risen Christ speaks to us through our human traditions and human physicality, or senses. “After sitting down to eat with them, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, then broke the bread…With that their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus.” “Were not our hearts burning inside us as this one talked to us on the road…!” (Inclusive Lectionary)
Sitting down, eating, taking bread, blessing, breaking the bread, burning hearts…these all speak to our bodies. Therefore, stay awake and alert each moment!
We never know when Christ will appear to us or what form Christ will take. Gratitude and generosity are all around.
Blessings on this day as we stay alert for that which we long for.
