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The readings for this week both describe moments when confusion turns into understanding.

In the Gospel of Luke, an Easter account, two disciples travel from Jerusalem, struggling to make sense of the death of Jesus. A stranger joins them and explains the Scriptures, showing how the Messiah’s suffering had always been part of God’s plan. Only later, when he breaks bread with them, do they recognise it is Jesus. They look back and realise that their hearts had

been “burning within them” as he spoke.

In Acts at Pentecost we see a similar moment on a much larger scale. Simon Peter proclaims that the crucified Jesus has been made “both Lord and Messiah”. The crowd listening are “cut to the heart” and ask “What shall we do?” Peter calls them to repent, be baptised, and receive the

gift of the Holy Spirit.

Both stories follow the same pattern: first confusion, then Scripture explained, hearts stirred, and lives changed.

Christian faith is about recognising the risen Christ and responding to him.

The question asked at Pentecost is still relevant today: “What shall we do?” The answer, is an invitation to discover the new life that is found in Jesus Christ. MM

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