Third Sunday of Easter - Year A

First Reading

Acts 2:14,22-33

Peter and the apostles announce that Jesus has been raised from the dead.



Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 16:1-2,5,7-11

God will show us the path of life.

Second Reading

1 Peter 1:17-21

You were saved by Christ’s sacrifice.

Gospel Reading

Luke 24:13-35

Jesus appears to two disciples who are walking to Emmaus.

Background on the Gospel Reading

On most Sundays during the Easter season in Cycle A, our Gospel is taken from the Gospel of John. This week’s Gospel, however, is taken from the Gospel of Luke. As in last week’s Gospel, today’s Gospel shows us how the first community of disciples came to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. In these stories we gain insight into how the community of the Church came to be formed.

When we read today’s Gospel, we may be surprised to learn that these friends of Jesus could walk and converse with him at some length yet not recognize him. Again, we discover that the risen Jesus is not always easily recognized. Cleopas and the other disciple walk with a person whom they believe to be a stranger; only later do they discover that the stranger is Jesus. We learn that the first community met and recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread, just as we meet Jesus in the Eucharist.

We can imagine the feelings of the two disciples in today’s reading. They are leaving their community in Jerusalem. Their friend Jesus has been crucified. Their hope is gone. They are trying to make sense of what has occurred, so that they can put the experience behind them.

Jesus himself approaches the two men, but they take him for a stranger. Jesus asks them what they are discussing. He invites them to share their experience and interpretation of the events surrounding his crucifixion and death. When the two disciples have done so, Jesus offers his own interpretation of his crucifixion and resurrection, citing Jewish Scripture. In that encounter we find the model for our Liturgy of the Word—what we do each time we gather as a community for the Eucharist. We reflect upon our life experiences and interpret them in light of Scripture. We gather together to break open the Word of God.

In the next part of the story, we find a model for our Liturgy of the Eucharist. The disciples invite the stranger (Jesus) to stay with them. During the meal in which they share in the breaking of the bread, the disciples’ eyes are opened; they recognize the stranger as Jesus. In the Eucharist too we share in the breaking of the bread and discover Jesus in our midst. Just as the disciples returned to Jerusalem to recount their experience to the other disciples, we too are sent from our Eucharistic gathering. Our experience of Jesus in the Eucharist compels us to share the story with others.

In the Breaking of the Bread



This song was composed in 2012 by a well-known Catholic composer named Bob Hurd. It invites us to reflect on the message of the Easter season as it relates to the Eucharist.

In the Breaking of the Bread – Another Musical Setting



Timothy R. Smith offers another musical setting for the message of this week’s gospel about the disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Enough of War!



You can read the full text of the homily Pope Leo XIV delivered during a prayer vigil for peace on the evening of April 11. It was held at St. Peter’s in Rome. Don’t be satisfied with media reports. Read what our Holy Father actually said. Read it here:

Million Meal Event 

Sponsored by the Deacons of the Diocese of San Diego

Many of our parishioners have participated in the past in the Million Meals Event which has been very successful. In fact, it is now a Two Million Meals Event. See the flyer attached for the details about this year’s event.

Evento del Millón de Comidas



Muchos de nuestros feligreses han participado anteriormente en el Evento del Millón de Comidas, el cual ha tenido un gran éxito. De hecho, ahora se trata del Evento de los Dos Millones de Comidas. Consulte los folletos adjuntos para conocer los detalles sobre el evento de este año.

Misa de Uncion de los Enfermos



El Ministerio de Oración estará organizando una Misa de Unción de los Enfermos en español para la comunidad. El Padre Gerard y yo presidiremos la Misa. Se llevará a cabo el 22 de abril a las 7:00 p.m.

III Domingo de Pascua

Notas Pastorales

La alegría de la Pascua continúa desarrollándose en este Tercer Domingo, invitándonos no solo a celebrar la Resurrección, sino a vivirla plenamente en nuestra vida diaria. Las lecturas de hoy nos recuerdan que el encuentro con Cristo Resucitado transforma todo. 

En la primera lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles, los apóstoles proclaman con valentía el nombre de Jesús, aun en medio de la persecución. Ya no viven con miedo, sino con una profunda convicción. Su valentía nace de haber encontrado al Señor Resucitado. Este testimonio nos cuestiona: ¿vivimos nuestra fe con valentía o la mantenemos en lo privado? 

El salmo responsorial Salmo 30, expresa bellamente el paso del dolor a la alegría: “Cambiaste mi luto en danzas.” Estas palabras reflejan la experiencia de muchos de nosotros. Todos atravesamos momentos de dificultad, incertidumbre o sufrimiento, pero la Resurrección nos asegura que Dios está obrando, transformando nuestro dolor en esperanza y vida nueva. 

En el Evangelio según Evangelio de Juan 21, los discípulos regresan a lo conocido: la pesca. Tal vez están confundidos o inseguros sobre el futuro. Sin embargo, es precisamente allí, en lo cotidiano, donde Jesús se les aparece. Llena sus redes vacías y los invita a compartir una comida. Este encuentro nos recuerda que Cristo se hace presente en lo ordinario de nuestra vida. 

El momento más profundo ocurre en el diálogo entre Jesús y Pedro. Tres veces le pregunta: “¿Me amas?”, dándole la oportunidad de reafirmar su amor después de haberlo negado. Jesús no lo condena, sino que lo restaura y le confía una misión: “Apacienta mis ovejas.” Aquí vemos que el amor a Cristo no es solo un sentimiento, sino un compromiso concreto de servicio a los demás. 

Este domingo nos invita a mirar nuestro propio camino de fe. ¿Dónde necesitamos que el Señor Resucitado se haga presente? ¿En qué áreas de nuestra vida necesitamos su luz y su paz? Jesús viene a nuestro encuentro, no solo para consolarnos, sino para enviarnos. 

La Resurrección no es solo un acontecimiento del pasado, es una realidad viva que transforma nuestro presente. Como los apóstoles, estamos llamados a dar testimonio con valentía. Como Pedro, estamos llamados a amar y servir. 



Que en esta semana podamos escuchar la voz del Señor que nos pregunta también a nosotros: 

“¿Me amas?” Y que con nuestra vida respondamos con generosidad y fidelidad. 

Bendiciones siempre.

P. George G. Pérez, CJM

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