This prayer and reflection for Sunday, April 19, invites participants into a calm and reflective encounter with God, beginning with an Acknowledgement of Country and a mindful awareness of God’s presence through breathing and prayer. Centred on the Emmaus story from the Gospel of Luke, the session explores how the disciples failed to recognise Jesus until the breaking of bread, drawing parallels to how people today can be distracted, overwhelmed, or struggling to believe. Through reflection, discussion, and the Prayers of the Faithful, participants are encouraged to consider how life’s challenges and moments of loss can become opportunities to encounter the risen Christ more deeply. The session emphasises the journey of faith—learning to recognise Jesus in everyday life, especially in the Eucharist and in times of difficulty—before concluding with prayer, music, and a renewed awareness that God walks with us always.





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Share this prayer with your family, community or class exploring the Gospel from Matthew 17:1-9 through song, gospel, reflection, discussion and common prayer.Allocate readers before you start.