“That very day, two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them” (Lk 24:13-15). In this passage Saint Luke captures the need of the two wayfarers to find meaning in all that they have just experienced. He focuses especially on the attitude of Jesus, who joins them on their journey. The Risen Lord wants to walk beside all young people, to hear their expectations, even those that are unmet, and their hopes, even those that are imperfect or ephemeral. Jesus walks, he listens and he shares. Chapter I A Church that Listens Listening and seeing with empathy
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