Why didn't the two believers recognize Jesus?

"As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him." (Luke 24: 15-16)
Consumed with grief and dashed hopes of an earthly king, these two believers did not recognize what the Risen Christ would bring.  Not only did these two believers not recognize the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus' death they, did not even recognize Jesus himself in their midst. They were traveling in the wrong direction; away from Jerusalem and away from fellowship with other believers.
I find myself on this road often times also.  Consumed with pushing against life, hoping and praying for an easier path and totally not recognizing Jesus each step of the way; right beside me just waiting to reveal His mercy, His grace, and Himself in every detail.

 
Dad and I found these shells last summer at the beach. (Have I ever told you that is my FAVORITE week of the year!)  One carrying the other.  I keep them on our kitchen counter as a reminder of how Jesus carries each of us and reveals His love in so many ways each day.
So where on this road called life are you not recognizing Jesus?  Where is He unveiling His love and mercy?
"Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him." "Were our hearts not burning within us while he talked with us on the road?" (Luke 24: 31-32)
May we all open our eyes and feel the burning in our hearts of our risen Lord! 

Oyster Roast!

 

Trinity Oyster Roast hosted by the DHC and Men of Trinity

Bring your Shuckers!

It’s an Oyster Roast

Hosted by the Daughters of the Holy Cross 

and the Men of Trinity

 on Friday, April 21 at 6:00 pm

In the Trinity Cathedral Courtyard

 

Cost is $15 per person. Cost will increase to $20 per person after April 18 and again to $25 after April 20. Register online below or call the church office at 771.7300.

 

Childcare will be available from 6-9 pm and will be provided at no cost for those who have contacted Bibs Babson (bbabson@trinitysc.org) before Monday, April 17. 

http://www.trinitysc.org/

Holy Week at Trinity

Upcoming Holy Week Activities at Trinity Maundy Thursday: 5 pm: Children/Family Service with Feet Washing in the Cart Courtyard 6 pm: Parish Soup and Bread Supper in Satterlee Hall - Click here to register for supper. 7 pm: Maundy Thursday Liturgy in the Cathedral The Watch: Midnight: Tenebrae Following the Maundy Thursday service, the Cathedral will remain open overnight for prayer throughout the night. Good Friday: 7:30am: Good Friday Liturgy (with communion from the reserved sacrament) in the Cathedral 12:30pm: Good Friday Liturgy in the Cathedral* 5:30pm: Good Friday Liturgy in the Cathedral (with Liturgy Prep for children)* *Childcare will be provided by reservation only at the 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm services by emailing childcare@trinitysc.org.   The Cathedral will be open for prayer and confession with clergy all morning until noon and from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm. Holy Saturday: 9 am: Dyeing of Easter Eggs in the Cart Courtyard - Please bring two dozen hard boiled eggs. 10am:  Holy Saturday prayers in the Cathedral for Easter Bakers, Flower Guild & Altar Guild 10:30 am: Easter baking in the kitchen - Bring your rolling pin! Labyrinth during Holy Week -  Trinity's Labyrinth will be available for you to walk during Holy Week in the Trinity Center gym until Thursday. On Good Friday the Labyrinth will be in Satterlee Hall all day. Labyrinths are found in many holy sites around the world and have long been used by Christians as a walking meditation. Stepping into the labyrinth is choosing to walk the spiritual path. Consider making this gentle but powerful tool for prayer an integral part of your Holy Week observance. ---- Join us on Easter! Following the 6 am and 9 am services, coffee, juice and baked goods will be served on the Cathedral Lawn. Join us for some homemade cinnamon rolls baked by our Easter Bakers!

The 12 Voices of Easter

Have you ever wondered what the voice of Judas or Peter or Pilate actually would have sounded like?

What could you gleam from their tone, or timbre of their voice?

The following link is a very intriguing look into 12 very important individuals in the Easter drama.  I hope you will take some time to reflect on each of these voices.

Prayers for a reflective last week of lent.

http://www.backtothebible.org/the-twelve-voices-of-easter