The readings of today encourage me to find the meaning of the peace that Jesus promised to his disciples. I understand what this peace means to the Christian communities at present. Jesus gave his disciples his peace, which he clearly said is different from what the world offers.
We believe that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God, the Father, who sent His Holy Spirit to accompany us and guide us in our lives. In the first reading, Paul was almost stoned to death by the Jews for preaching the gospel.
All of us are called to give witness that Jesus loved us, died for us, rose for us, and is sharing his life with us through our lives. This witnessing in the Spirit is a life of peace. As St. Augustin says, “My heart shall not find rest, until it rests in you, O Lord.”
We have known people giving their lives to protect the faith and people offering their lives to save others’ lives. They are martyrs and have lived a life of witness. The peace that Jesus gives is not relaxation and sleep, but the peace of heart that comes when our lives become witnesses to Jesus.
By Ishongkun Kurbah csc - Readings: Acts 14: 19-28; Jn 14: 27-31 “My peace I give onto you it is a peace that the world cannot give.” Jesus knew that he would leave his disciples and the world shortly. Therefore, he promised them his peace and exhorted them to not…
Newton Basumatari csc - Readings: Acts 6: 1-7; Jn 6: 16-21 In the second week of the Easter season, through the readings, we are reminded of Jesus’ ability to calm our fears and provide us with the strength to navigate life’s storms. We see in the first reading that Stephen…
Vamshi Eedara csc - Readings: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 The first reading speaks about the importance of the Holy Spirit. In the reading, we see Paul is asking the disciples whether they have received the Holy Spirit when they were baptised. The answer was no. When Paul laid his hands…
By Ishongkun Kurbah csc - Readings: Acts 14: 19-28; Jn 14: 27-31 “My peace I give onto you it is a peace that the world cannot give.” Jesus knew that he would leave his disciples and the world shortly. Therefore, he promised them his peace and exhorted them to not…
Newton Basumatari csc - Readings: Acts 6: 1-7; Jn 6: 16-21 In the second week of the Easter season, through the readings, we are reminded of Jesus’ ability to calm our fears and provide us with the strength to navigate life’s storms. We see in the first reading that Stephen…
Vamshi Eedara csc - Readings: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 The first reading speaks about the importance of the Holy Spirit. In the reading, we see Paul is asking the disciples whether they have received the Holy Spirit when they were baptised. The answer was no. When Paul laid his hands…
