Dr. Luke is writing a book about the life of Jesus (it will become the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament of the Holy Bible). In gathering information, he visits Sara, the wife of Cleopas. Mary Magdalene also happens to be present, and the three have a lively and inspiring discussion.

The play can be memorized and presented as a standard play with the three characters seated on benches about a rustic table. Of course, in order to keep the play from being static, the characters must move around (the stage directions are given simply as an example of movement that might be used).

If it is not memorized, it can be presented as Reader's Theatre. The script may be read from loose leaf pages placed on a table with the characters seated about it. Or the characters may stand behind a pulpit or reading stands and read the script from there. In this case care must be given to rehearsing it so that it will sound spontaneous.

A great effort must be made during the closing moments of the play so that the audience may almost see Jesus as the three characters seem to see Him. Great concentration toward the right of Luke involving eyes, body, and feeling must be done if it is to be effective. After the play is finished a fitting ending would be a Love Feast, a Communion Service, or the Mass, since the Presence of the Lord is felt most keenly at such times.

One act; Set, home of Sara with a table, chairs, and a cupboard; Time, Easter eve about the year 55 A.D.

See also: Religious Plays