Os discípulos de Emaús (e um poema que a ninguém deixa indiferente)

Journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus

Personal Experience of the Journey

• The speaker recounts making the 12 km journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus multiple times, both on foot and by bus, particularly during a year marked by strikes that necessitated walking.

• The journey typically takes about two hours, and the speaker reflects on shared feelings experienced along this path, resonating with those felt by others who travel it.

Description of Emmaus

• Upon arriving in Emmaus (referred to as "Emaú El Cube" in Arabic), visitors encounter a church or basilica filled with beautiful elements typical of such structures.

• The church's architecture dates back to the early 20th century but incorporates elements from earlier constructions dating back to the Crusades and the early centuries of Christianity.

Poetic Inscription

• Inside the church, there is an inscription on its stone walls featuring a poem written in various languages; however, Portuguese is notably absent.

• The essence of the poem conveys a message about daily encounters with divinity: "Every day we find you on the way," emphasizing spiritual recognition and connection.