Saint Gertrude Parish - Lasne

Brothers and sisters, the resurrection of Jesus Christ was an explosion of life and joy that changed the meaning of all reality. Christ's resurrection can heal one of the ills of our time: sadness. This is a feeling of insecurity, of profound despair. Sadness deprives life of meaning and vigor. It becomes a journey without direction or purpose. This current malaise echoes the famous story in Luke's Gospel of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, disappointed and discouraged after Jesus' crucifixion and burial. Their sorrowful journey of defeat and return to ordinary life takes place on Easter Sunday itself. Along the way, they do not recognize Jesus because sadness clouds their vision and erases the promise made many times by the Master. The paralysis of their souls is evident on their faces. The gesture of breaking bread reopens the eyes of their hearts. The unexpected joy of the disciples on the road to Emmaus can be an encouragement to us when the path becomes difficult. The Risen One spreads hope and walks with us. Recognizing the Resurrection means changing our perspective on the world, returning to the light to recognize the Truth that saved us and continues to save us.