Jesus Says, Peace I leave with you - What do I leave in the World?

Gospel Thoughts

*Easter Season : Fifth Week - Tuesday* 

*Jesus Says, Peace I leave with you - What do I leave in the World*?

*GOSPEL -  Jn 14:27-31a*

*FIRST READING - Acts 14:19-28*

*1) Different things which people leave in the World*

When we analyse the situation around the world, there are many people who are famous, influential, powerful and with great position leave different things 

Some of the things which they leave behind may be the following

Some leave their famous name 

Some leave their achievements

Some leave their famous writings 

Some leave their famous poems and novels 

Some leave their selfless service

Some leave their simple way of life 

Some are famous for their discipline, fight for justice and truth, generosity, etc 

Some leave their bad deeds, like, cruelty, selfishness and greed 

Some people helplessly leave their accumulated wealth, money, property, things, vehicles, big houses, etc.

*2) Jesus brings peace to this world*

First of all we must be very clear that, Jesus came into this world, bringing peace. 

When Jesus was born, angels sang, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

When Jesus cured some people finally he said, your sins are forgiven, go in peace 

When Jesus rose from the death, and appeared to his disciples, he addressed them saying, *Peace be with you*

So peace is the main aspect of Jesus' life 

*3) Jesus leaves peace with us*

The Gospel of the day clearly tells us that, Jesus leaves peace to us 

Jesus says, peace I leave with u. 

There has not been any person in the world who said that I leave peace with you. It is only Jesus who said it 

*4) Importance of leaving the peace with us*

Peace is something which can't be bought or sold through the power of money, wealth and influence. 

It can only be given freely and volunteriliy. 

Unless one has peace, one can't give peace to others 

So leaving peace to some one means, it is something, which can't be thought in ordinary ways of giving or receiving, buying or selling 

*5) Need of Peace*

Today everyone is longing for peace. People go in search of peace from one place to another, one shrine to another 

In this context one should realise that only Jesus can give us real peace, because it is the heavenly peace and not the Worldly peace 

It is a peace which arises from eternal things and not from earthly things. So it has lasting value 

*6) What do I leave in my Life?* 

Jesus left peace with us. 

Many great people left many good things and they are remembered today for their legacy

What do I have to leave behind in the World? 

What do I have to leave to my family members? 

What do I have which can be left to my community members? 

Is it wordly things or eternal things? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*