tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29680163.post1169087768031792316..comments2024-02-28T12:04:11.837-08:00Comments on Jesus in Love Blog: Jesus Appears at Emmaus (Gay Passion of Christ series)Kittredge Cherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617858676733169316noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29680163.post-22429246389623300562012-05-14T23:38:27.215-07:002012-05-14T23:38:27.215-07:00Yes, Cleopas is the name of one of the disciples g...Yes, Cleopas is the name of one of the disciples given in the Emmaus story in the gospel of Luke. I like the idea of “Mrs. Cleopas.” Ann, I appreciate the way you bring the meaning of the event into our lives today, with Christ’s presence at every meal, wherever two or three are gathered in his name.<br /><br />After posting this I read a thought-provoking interpretation of this painting by <a href="http://www.geraniumfarm.org/dailyemo.cfm?Emo=233" rel="nofollow">Rev. Barbara Crafton</a>, two whom the Passion series is dedicated: “The pair of disciples eating with Jesus on the road to Emmaus appear to be Muslim: one of them is female, and wears a hijab. Their worn suitcase sits between them. They're refugees.”<br /><br />The idea that Jesus shares a meal with Muslim travel companions is especially powerful in light of the 9/11 context in which Doug painted this series.Kittredge Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617858676733169316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29680163.post-35969215206594351012012-05-12T19:33:48.992-07:002012-05-12T19:33:48.992-07:00I think it is Mr and Mrs Cleopas. Earlier she is ...I think it is Mr and Mrs Cleopas. Earlier she is spoken of as one of the women at the tomb. Now they are going back to their home village of Emmaus - where they work in a garrison town for Roman soldiers. They invite the stranger to their home for the evening meal - not wanting him to be in danger on the road at night and also because of the exciting conversation. The old feelings stir in his presence and when he breaks the bread -- he is there fully, as he is at all meals of friends, family and love.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287169546184325690noreply@blogger.com