Scriptures and Prayer for the Third Sunday of Easter

First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41

Epistle: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
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Elusive God, companion on the way, you walk behind, beside, beyond; you catch us unawares. Break through the disillusionment and despair clouding our vision, that, with wide-eyed wonder, we may find our way and journey on as messengers of your good news. Amen.