The Road to Emmaus

In the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24, Jesus approaches two disciples who seem to have lost faith in Jesus' promises.

Ironically, in the Road to Emmaus, these two disciples ask Jesus, when he inquires what they're talking about, if he hasn't heard the news about what happened to Jesus of Nazareth just a few days before -- and of course, he's the only one who really knows what happened.

On the Road to Emmaus, Jesus lays out a Biblical principle that should be employed by all who wish to understand and fell the full impact of the Gospels: going back to the Old Testament to discover how Jesus fulfilled the promises of the Old Testament.

Check out this video with Dr. Pitre on the Road to Emmaus to learn more.

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[CL-imlk]

As always, an excellent explanation of scripture by Dr Pitre. 10/10.

[michaelibach]

So, a few years ago now, I was being lead to the last place on earth I ever thought God would lead me, to Catholicism. I was raised on some definite opinions about Catholicism, (cough, Baptist). I remember it well, I was VERY, VERY, VERY reluctant. :) Anyway, I remember sitting at my first Mass, a novus ordo Sunday mass. Way, way, way back in the back. I remember praying that if I was somehow being misled into taking a closer look into Catholicism, God needed to make sure I never made this mistake again. During the scripture readings and homily, I started feeling this burning sensation in my chest. So I’m thinking great, what the hell is this, am I sick, is God telling me I made a mistake, do I need to get out of here as quickly and quietly as possible, all these things a running through my mind.

Then, the liturgy of the Eucharist came and at the consecration, my Father in Heaven, opened my eyes to the truth of Jesus’s presence in the Eucharist. I tell you, I cried like I have never cried before in my life and I never wanted anything so badly. Unfortunately, I knew enough about Catholicism to know I couldn’t receive at that moment and since Easter was only a few months away, it was going to be over a year. Which made the wanting so much worse, so much, much, much worse.

Just thought I would share my Emmaus road experience, God bless.

[roberterickson]

Beautiful teaching! Thanking God for your instructions in scripture.
God bless🙏🕊

[algo]

Thanks Dr. Pitre, one with you from the Philippines 🇵🇭💗

[Calrb]

Recent Catholic convert from Protestantism and this video made me realize that my own RCIA Catechesis was exactly like the road to Emmaus. Starting with Salvation History and the realization of the old in the new and new in the old - made me realize the significance of the Eucharist. I.e. the real presence of our Lord.

This passage has so much more meaning to me now. Thanks for illuminating this for me.

P.S. these videos have also been super critical in my conversion so thanks!

[AdrianSpencerElizalde]

One of my favourite quotes from the Scriptures: “Were not our hearts burning within us?”

[sedevacante]

Thank you Dr. Pitre. I get so much from your teachings. It's become an essential part of my day and I'm forever grateful. A healthy addiction I might say.

[kimthetruthofit]

The pain of grief blinded the men to the truth of the Risen Lord through Jesus imparting the faith and understanding all was revealed.

[bravonancey]

For me the important take-out on this video is "New testament hidden in the Old, and the New revealed the Old".. Thanks Dr, Petri, You are the best!!

[Jemoh]

"Jesus is the only person in Jerusalem who knows exactly what has happened" that really tickled me. This story has always moved me. One moment I'm moved to tears by the words, "we had hoped he was the one to redeem Israel"

[grmalinda]

Beaten beyond recognition...
This story makes me think of my experience of Mass. Slowly, expectantly it builds to a climax which ends with a coolness that always surprises me a sense that it's done and simple.

[jerryyraysingho]

God bless you Dr Pitre. Learning from you makes me pray in a better and more meaningful way..

[jenelms]

An excellent teacher learns from The Master. Ive learned so much from you Dr Pitre as you dive right into Scripture revealing what lies beneath. Thank you 🙏👍😊

[ராராயர்]

Your videos are healing our confinement. God bless you.

[victorchuks]

Meeting people where they are is an interesting element in Bible study...thanks Dr Pitre for your teachings and consistency.

[catholicrugbyfan]

Thank you Dr. Pitre for another inspiring video. Jesus celebrates the Holy Eucharist ( the Mass) with Cleopas and his friend on Easter Sunday...Scripture and "Holy Communion"

[glennlanham]

awesome; story of greatest Bible Study of all time!!!

[genghisthegreat]

The persecution and opposition suffered by OT prophets must have deeply discouraged them, even as they knew they had been faithful to His instructions.

But God has vindicated everything He asked them to speak about Him. In Christ, even in His own deepest distress, He acts so as "to fulfill the Scriptures".

Truth Himself explains all that had been truly foretold about Him. I'd so love to have been on that road to Emmaus, and had that explanation given to me.

[nathanngumi]

Indeed! The risen Lord opened the minds and hearts of two disciples by explaining to them how the Old Testament was fulfilled in His life. Later they recognized Him at the breaking of the bread.

[AG-jfwg]

Right on about evangelizing from the OT.