Two disciples walk back from Jerusalem to their home in Emmaus. They are in despair about the death of Jesus. Jesus appears and walks beside them, but they do not recognise him. He teaches them from the Scriptures, and they see who he is when he breaks bread with them.

The Gospel passage prompts questions about how we know Jesus: Cleopas and his friend only recognised Jesus when he blessed and broke bread. This act, whether eucharistic or in everyday hospitality, is profound. This week, we explore knowing Jesus in breaking bread and hospitality and consider the stories Jesus was telling before they recognised him.