Father Anthony reflects on the risen Christ who meets weary travelers along the road after the Resurrection, drawing near when hope feels thin and understanding incomplete. He explores how Jesus is first recognized not by dramatic signs, but by presence—walking, listening, sharing the journey—until he sits with them, shows them His hands, and even eats fish, showing a love that is real, embodied, and near. What appears ordinary slowly becomes holy as their eyes are opened to the truth that the stranger is the Lord.

Father Anthony uses the story of David and Goliath to remind us that just as David had the five stones to prevail over Goliath, we can invoke the five wounds of Jesus Christ to achieve victory over those who would harm us.

Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC, reflects on today’s Gospel by reminding us that the Lord is leading us into His holiness and teaching us to trust the love of the Father, even through suffering.