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Word of Life offers a series of biblical reflections focused on the liturgical readings for each day. Throughout the year, the Church spreads before us a rich feast drawn from the Word of God. When we prayerfully ponder that Word, it gradually penetrates our hearts and minds, thus transforming our lives. The book is arranged by liturgical seasons: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary...

First Reading: Acts 3:1–10 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 105:1–2, 3–4, 6–7, 8–9 Gospel: Lk 24:13–35 Raymond Brown suggests that today’s Gospel may be Luke’s answer to those folks in his community—and ours—who look back with nostalgia to the first generation of Jesus’ followers. They imagine that their faith would be stronger had they seen the risen Lord with their own eyes. Luke’s story aims to show them otherwise. The two disciples walk and talk with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. But reflecting
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