Ninth Station of the Eucharist: The Road to Emmaus

Introduction:

The Stations of the Holy Eucharist are a devotional practice that helps the faithful meditate on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. They connect biblical events, both from 
the Old and New Testaments, to the mystery of the Eucharist, showing how God prepared humanity for the gift of His Son and His Body and Blood in the Sacrament. Each station 
includes prayers, reflections, and often a call to deepen faith, hope, and love for Christ in the Eucharist. Each station will be published separately. 

Opening Prayer: 

Lord, open my mind and heart to the treasures of Your Truth as revealed in the Doctrine of the Real Presence. Grant that my eyes may see, through faith’s vision, the wonders of Your Love in the Most Holy Eucharist.  As I meditate on the mystery of Your Hidden Presence, I entreat You to increase my faith, enkindle my hope, and deepen my love for You, my Eucharistic King.  Amen.

Before each Station pray: O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine.  All praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine.

NINTH STATION: 

THE ROAD TO EMMAUS: JESUS, RECOGNIZED IN THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

“When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them.  And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight.” (Luke 24: 30-31)

Lord, when You walked with the disciples on the road to Emmaus, You listened to all they had to say.  Besieged by their own worries and disappointment, they did not recognize You and the One of Who they spoke.  They did not recognize You until “the Breaking of the Bread”.  Their eyes were then opened, but You had vanished from their sight.  In the Holy Eucharist, though not visible to our bodily sight, we recognize You in “the Breaking of the Bread”.  As we listen in silent adoration, our hearts, like those of Your disciples, burn within us.  And we repeat to You now the disciple’s plea and bid You to stay with us for it is nearly evening.  Stay with us, Lord, and may we always be with You.

After each station pray: Eucharist Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!  Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!  Amen