Jesus walked with two disciples on the Road to Emmaus. The latter did not recognise him until later when he sat with them and broke bread.

On the first Easter Sunday, two disciples left Jerusalem discouraged because the one they hoped would redeem Israel had died. On their way to Emmaus, Jesus walked beside them and explained the Scriptures to them. These two in some way represent all of us. We too have our times of trial, of worry, of discouragement, and Jesus seeks us out, even though we do not recognise him. In this meditation we consider how:

• We all have our crosses, our difficulties in life, which can make us discouraged or worried
• Jesus does not leave us alone but seeks us out and walks beside us
• We find Jesus in our prayer and in others who are there to help us
• We too can be there for others who are going through difficult times