My Own Peace I Give To You

It’s always hard to say ‘goodbye’ to someone we love. At the Last Supper, Jesus is about to say goodbye to his disciples, who have been with him since he began his ministry. The disciples are anxious and fearful, but Jesus offers them words of reassurance: ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.’ Jesus knows that he is not saying goodbye to his friends forever. They will see him resurrected and glorified, and after he ascends to his Father, he will send the Holy Spirit to guide and accompany the Church.
Jesus leaves his disciples the gift of peace – a peace that the world cannot give. The peace of Christ is not a superficial contentment. There are real trials and struggles to face in life, but if we are living in the love of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, we will be at peace, in spite of the difficulties, just as Jesus was at peace because he rested in the love of his Father.

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