The Way of light beyond the Cross – During Easter, meditations of 14 stations from Easter to Pentecost will allow you to stop, take time to reflect on what the resurrection is and what it means to you today.

 We adore you O Christ and we praise you;

Because by your resurrection you fill us with hope and joy, Alleluia
 

Fifth Station: Jesus is recognised in the breaking of bread.
 

As they reached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he intended to go on further, but they held him back saying: “Stay with us; the day is almost over and it is getting dark!” So he went in and sat down to eat with them. He took bread, said the blessing, broke it and gave it to them. At that moment their eyes were opened and they recognised him, but he vanished from their sight. They said to each other then: "Wasn’t it like a fire burning in us when he talked to us on the road explaining the scriptures?" Luke 28-35

 

Reflect

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Take time now to see where Jesus has been with you in the past week.

Do you make yourself open to recognising him by taking some time each day to look for him?

When did you last listen to His Word or receive him in the Eucharist? How can you make those moments even more special in your life?

 

Let us pray: Risen Lord, as the two disciples recognised you in the breaking of bread, they recognised themselves also. They were still your disciples! Your words restored their faith in you. Every time we celebrate the Eucharist, you invite us to be restored again as your followers, as we listen to your Word and share in your Body and Blood. Amen

 

Sixth Station: Jesus appears to a group of the apostles behind closed doors. 

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As they were eating, suddenly the Lord himself stood among them: “Peace be with you” he said. But they were terrified thinking that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them: “Why are you so afraid? Why all these doubts in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet, and see that it is I. A ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have! They still could not believe, even though they were filled with joy and wonder. He asked them: “Have you anything to eat? They gave him a piece of cooked fish, which he took and ate in their presence. Luke 24:36-43

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Reflect

What are your doubts or questions in the Resurrection of Christ?

In a few minutes quiet prayer give them to God

 

Let us pray: Risen Lord, we still find it hard to believe in your resurrection and ours. We have no proof! But help us to notice the signs you provide us with in nature around us; that as the seed sprouts into life, and as sure as the sun rises again every morning, so certain can we be that death is not only a tombstone but a stepping stone into eternal life! Amen.

 

Seventh Station:

Jesus empowers his disciples to forgive sins.

 

Again, Jesus came and stood among them as they were gathered behind locked doors. “Peace be with you” he said. “As the Father sent me, so I am sending you!” Then he breathed on them and said: “Receive the Holy Spirit. Those whose sins you forgive, will be forgiven. Those whose sins you retain, they are retained!” John 20:21-23

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Reflect

Where are you sent to bring the Good News of Jesus to others?

Think about your life. How is God using you to bring his Good news to others?

 

Let us pray: Risen Lord, you appeared to the apostles and breathed the Holy Spirit upon them; pour out on us your healing Spirit, that we may continue your mission of bringing forgiveness to our wounded world. Amen.

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Adapted from www.salesianmissions.co.za

 

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