What happened on the road to Emmaus is very significant to the two disciples in their faith journey.

The Scriptures by themselves do not necessarily open our eyes, neither make us see nor make our hearts burn (Lk. 24:32). What opens our eyes to the living presence of the resurrected Christ is the concrete gesture of sharing (Lk.24:31). The sign of sharing brings about the community in which Christmas have all in common. (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35). And the highest expression of this communion is the Eucharist which reveals to us the sacramental dimension of the Word of God.

If Jesus is alive, then there is in him/with him a power stronger than the power that killed him. In the hearts of the disciples instead of fear, courage is born. Instead of fleeing they return to Jerusalem and the community. Instead of the fatalism that accepts what happens, they are renewed by a critical conscience that reacts before the power that kills. Instead of unbelief and desperation they are fired with faith and hope.

All reality is now transformed as suffering, death and resurrection are embraced in the promises of God.