<![CDATA[Our Lady of Lourdes Parish & Mission at Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Sun City West, AZ Blog - Reflections]]> 2026 All Rights Reserved. http:///uploads/images/olllogo3.png <![CDATA[Our Lady of Lourdes Parish & Mission at Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Sun City West, AZ Blog - Reflections]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:51:45 -0700 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:51:45 -0700 <![CDATA[“Were Not Our Hearts Burning?” – Walking the Road to Emmaus]]> The Gospel of the Road to Emmaus shows us two disciples who are discouraged, confused, and ready to give up. They had hoped Jesus was the One who would redeem Israel, but the Cross seemed to have shattered their expectations. As they walk away from Jerusalem, they are really walking away from hope. In this moment of disappointment, the Risen Jesus quietly draws near and walks with them, even though they do not recognize Him.

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