Why were the two disciples going to Emmaus?
During the journey to Emmaus, according to Alfred McBride, Jesus patiently guided the two disciples “from hopelessness to celebration” and also intended to nourish the two disciples’ faith to such an extent that they can see “his real presence in the breaking of the bread”.
Who was Cleopas the husband of Mary?
In medieval tradition Clopas is the second husband of Saint Anne and the father of “Mary of Clopas”. Catholic and Orthodox traditions believed that Clopas is a brother of Saint Joseph, and that he is the same person with Cleopas.
What do we know about Cleopas in the Bible?
Cleopas appears in Luke 24:13–27 as one of two disciples walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus. Cleopas is named in verse 18, while his companion remains unnamed. This occurs three days after the crucifixion on the same day Jesus had his resurrection. Jesus immediately vanishes.
Did Mary the Mother of Jesus have siblings?
John 19:25 states that Mary had a sister; semantically it is unclear if this sister is the same as Mary of Clopas, or if she is left unnamed. Jerome identifies Mary of Clopas as the sister of Mary, mother of Jesus.
What does Cleopas mean in Hebrew?
The name Cleopas is a boy’s name meaning “glory to the father”. Sharing an etymology with Cleopatra, this masculine form of the name also has biblical ties. Cleopas was one of the men who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus following his resurrection.
Where is Emmaus in the Bible?
In Luke 24:13-35 Emmaus is described as being about 7 miles from Jerusalem. This corresponds with the distance between Kiriath-Jearim, Abu Ghosh and Jerusalem. Emmaus is also described in ancient histories as being a fortified town west of Jerusalem.
What does the road to Emmaus teach us?
Jesus will always bring us back to the TRUTH of the situation. When we invite Jesus to abide with us; in our homes, in our lives… He is going to REVEAL Himself to us. No matter how dark the day, no matter how terrible the situation, He will meet us on our road to Emmaus.