Arriving at Emmaus: Reflections on Finding Jesus in the Unexpected

This piece considers the Emmaus Road encounter with Jesus, the arrival at Emmaus and Jesus’ sudden, unexpected disappearance from their midst. I consider various mysteries surrounding the gospels’ presentation of Jesus and his words and actions. I also consider the implications of the recognition of Jesus in the breaking of bread and how Christians today often experience similar brief glimpses of Jesus illuminating our path, then leaving us, encouraging us to make our own free decisions in trust over our future discipleship.