Gospel: John 14:27-31a
And now I have told you this before it
happens, so that when it happens you may believe. I will no longer speak much
with you, for the ruler of the world is coming. He has no power over me, but
the world must know that I love the Father and that I do just as the Father has
commanded me.”
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Reflection:
Do you allow the peace of Jesus to reign in your heart?
There are cynical people whose thoughts are always on the negative side of life. They always have their own negative interpretations for every incident that happens. For us believers regardless of what unfolds we will be calm and always at peace because we have Jesus. There may be incidents that will temporarily jolt us but after a while we will be back to our normal peaceful selves.
In the gospel Jesus told his disciples: “I leave with you; my peace I give to you not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid (John 14:27).
In this gospel episode Jesus is telling his disciples that whatever things that may happen to him in the unfolding days. They need to be calm and peaceful because he is still with them. The invincible presence of Jesus within them gives them calmness and peace. Calmness and peace that this world could not give them.
The peace that Jesus gives is something that you will also experience. If you’re always connected with Jesus by means of frequent attendance at Holy Mass/online Holy Mass, frequent reception of the Body of Christ, frequent and humble submission to the Sacrament of Confession, Through your frequent reading of Jesus life story in the bible and through your regular prayer life.
Do you already have peace in your life? –
Marino J. Dasmarinas
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