Study Page, 3rd Sunday of Easter (A)

Acts 2:14,22-33 - 1 Peter 1:17-21 - Luke 24:13-35

Overview of the Gospel:

Today’s gospel takes place on Easter Sunday (as do all the resurrection appearances of Jesus that are dated in the gospels), after the appearance of Jesus to the women at the tomb (Mark 16:1-8; John 20:11-18).

· Two of Jesus’ disciples are making their way to a town called Emmaus. One of the disciples who is named, Cleopas, is thought to be the brother of Jesus’ foster-father, St. Joseph (John 19:25). Both may have been members of “the 72” sent out on mission by Jesus in Luke 10:1.

Jesus, who at first conceals his identity from them, finds them disconsolate at having their hopes dashed at recent events. That they misunderstood Jesus’ person and mission is evident by their referring to him as merely a “prophet” (verse 19).

Jesus chides them for being “slow of heart” to understand him and proceeds to lead them through salvation history, showing how his whole life was foreordained by the Old Testament. It isn’t until Jesus reveals himself in the Eucharist, however, that they truly know him for who he is.

Additional Study Resources:

The Road to Emmaus : 3rd Sunday of Easter - Homily by Fr. Robert Barron of
Catholic Ministries.

Video Reflections - from

Bible Study - from

The Road to Emmaus -- From Despair to Joy - by Marcellino D'Ambrosio of Crossroads Initiative

Emmaus and Us- Sunday Bible Reflection from Dr. Scott Hahn of

Food for the Journey - Audio reflection by Sr. Ann Shields of

"Did not our hearts burn while he opened to us the scriptures"- A meditation on today's readings from Don Schwager

Sunday Website

Inspirations of the Holy Spirit for the 3rd Sunday of Easter from TheWorkofGod.org

Homily courtesy of

Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter Year A- by Fr. Tommy Lane, Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture in Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland

Word-Sunday: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics

Catholic Matters

Resources For Kids and Families:

Kid's Gospel Pages from

Loyola Press Sunday Connection for families

Questions:

The 1st Reading is from the first sermon preached by the Church after Pentecost (fifty days after the Resurrection of Jesus). What is the main message of the sermon, especially verses 22-33? What can we learn from the confidence with which the Apostles spoke the message?

According to St. Peter in the 2nd Reading, what makes it possible to place our trust in God (verse 21)?

In the Gospel Reading, what are the disciples talking about as they walk (see verses 19-24)? What tones of voice do you hear? What hopes are dashed? What plans might they be making? How do they react to the “stranger”?

What Old Testament passages might the “stranger” have discussed with them in verses 25-27? Why did Jesus do a roundabout Bible study rather than just reveal his identity directly? Why did Jesus act as if he were going further?

Where is your “road to Emmaus”—the place where Jesus surprised you recently? What happened? Did you urge him to stay? Why or why not?

How well do you think you can explain the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the way a person can come to know him? Who could you communicate these truths with today?

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