Today’s Catholic Reflection
Peter and John went to the temple to pray. At the Beautiful Gate, they saw a man who had been crippled from birth. He was begging for money. When he asked them for help, Peter replied that he had no silver or gold. Instead, he commanded the man to rise and walk in the name of Jesus Christ. Peter helped him up, and the man was healed instantly. He began to walk and jump, entering the temple with them, praising God. The people recognized him as the beggar and were amazed by what had happened.
On the same day, two of Jesus' disciples were on their way to Emmaus. They were discussing the events surrounding Jesus' death. As they walked, Jesus joined them, but they did not know who he was. They shared their sadness crucifixion and the news of his resurrection. Jesus explained the Scriptures to them, showing how everything had been foretold. Later, while they were eating, they recognized him when he broke the bread. Then, he vanished from their sight. They hurried back to Jerusalem to tell the other disciples that Jesus had risen.