Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes in the breaking of the bread. Each Sunday our hearts burn within us as the scriptures are proclaimed and Christ appears to us as bread is broken and wine is poured. The story of Emmaus becomes the pattern of our worship each Lord’s day.
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Receiving God’s promise through baptism.
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
I will call on the name of the Lord. (Ps. 116:13)
1 Peter 1:17-23
Born anew through the living word of God.
Luke 24:13-35
Eating with the risen Christ.
This week we pray --
-- protect all those who live in lands or homes affected by violence, war, oppression, or persecution, espically in Gaza, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Ukraine, Russia, Haiti, and Nigeria.
-- Those hospitalized, in a rehabilitation center, ill this week, grieving, or who have otherwise requested prayer include: Gwen, Tina, Luke, Marilyn, Linda, Holly, and Anton.
--with the World Council of Churches: all the churches in Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine.
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