Luke 24:17

And [Jesus] said to [the two disciples on the road to Emmaus], "What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?" They stood still, looking sad.

Just being on the journey, just being close to Jesus, does not always mean we will recognize what we perceive. These two people, as far as we can tell very good people, let the events of the past blind them to what was happening in the present, to accurate testimony of "the women," and to statements of other disciples.

Fortunately, Jesus can get past our blindness and open our eyes. Our prayer, as we walk to Jerusalem, is that our eyes will be opened as we break bread together, and our hearts will burn within us. Then we can also return, and tell others about the Risen Christ.

Jesus, be known to us in the breaking of the bread.