On the Road to Emmaus - Short audio reflection - A moment to pause, Sunday 19th April 2026

A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture · Apr 19, 2026 · 1m

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Welcome to today's podcast on Sunday 19th April 2026, the third Sunday of Easter. Mary O'Brien in Dublin leads us in our reflection this morning.

Today's gospel is from Luke chapter 24, 13 to 35. And this is the gospel story of two disciples meeting Jesus as they travel on the road to Emmaus.

They don't recognise him until he breaks bread with them.

As they walk and talk, the disciples seem both sad that Jesus, a man they describe as a great prophet, had been crucified, yet also confused and maybe hopeful because they…