Author Ruth Haley Barton points out, "One of the great themes in the Emmaus story is that in the ordinary moments of our lives, Jesus is simply delighted to show up and join right in." As we become more practiced at recognizing him—on the way home after a long, difficult weekend, during an ordinary conversation between friends, in the midst of grieving our losses, as we share a meal together—our vision of the present moment is transformed, and we ourselves are deeply changed. This is the heart of transforming community—learning to recognize the presence of Christ in all of life, especially in those moments when we least expect it. This Sunday we will explore the significant question of how we discern the presence of Jesus in the midst of everyday life from Luke 24: 28-31