Christ’s presence goes unrecognized by the two disciples with broken hearts seeking to escape their troubles by fleeing to Emmaus. But as Jesus opens the scriptures to them and then shares a meal with them, their despair transforms to joy as their “hearts burn within them.” No matter what road we travel – with broken hearts to Emmaus or burning hearts back…

On this Sunday after Easter, we reflect on Peter’s admonition to a church going through “various trials” to be people of proven faith, living hope, and divine love. Though the Party’s over, the call to be God’s “Easter People” in the world remains.