GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Easter Season: Fifth Week : Tuesday*
*Gospel : Jn 14:27-31a*
*First Reading : Acts 14:19-28*
*Responsorial Psalm : 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 2*
*Peace : The Treasure of Jesus*
Jesus left His peace for us because He knew we would need it — to endure a world of trouble, to be anchored in God, and to carry out His mission.
Let's explore why Jesus left us His peace for us
*1) To Strengthen Us in a Troubled World*
Jesus knew His followers would face persecution, confusion, fear, and suffering.
He didn't promise to remove these challenges but gave peace to sustain us through them.
John 14:27 — *"Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid."*
His peace is a shield for the heart, guarding us from anxiety, even when storms rage around us.
*2) To Assure Us of His Presence*
Peace is a sign that, Jesus is with us, even if we can’t see Him.
After His resurrection, Jesus often greeted His disciples with *“Peace be with you”* (John 20:19, 21, 26).
This wasn't just a greeting — it was a reminder that He is alive, and near.
His peace is like His personal presence in our hearts — calming us, guiding us, assuring us.
*3) To Restore Our Relationship With God*
Before Jesus, sin separated humanity from God.
Through His sacrifice, Jesus made peace between us and the Father.
Jesus left peace because He removed the barrier of sin and reconciled us to God, giving us the freedom to live without guilt or fear of condemnation.
*4) To Make Us Carriers of Peace to the World*
Jesus' peace is not meant to stay only within us — it’s meant to flow through us to others.
2 Corinthians 5:18-20 says we’ve been given a ministry of reconciliation.
That means Jesus' peace is our mission — to bring others into peace with God and with one another.
*5) To Give Us Confidence in Eternal Hope*
Jesus left peace so that even in the face of death, believers would not be afraid.
His peace is anchored in eternity.
His peace reminds us that this life is not the end — we are moving towards our eternal Home
*6) Final Thought*
Jesus left us His peace because:
He loves us deeply,
He knows our struggles
He wants us to live as witnesses of His Kingdom — not in fear, but in courage, trust, and quiet confidence.
His peace is a gift of love, a mark of His presence, and a mission we carry forward.
*Think about it*
*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*
*Fr Maxim DSouza*
*Jeppu Seminary*
*Mangalore*
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