Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” – John 14:27

In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers His disciples a profound gift: peace—not as the world gives, but a divine peace that calms the heart and steadies the soul. He is preparing them for His departure, and He knows their hearts are troubled. But rather than remove their suffering, He promises to remain with them in a new way—through the Holy Spirit, who will teach and remind them of everything He has said.

This is a powerful message for us as Easter people. In times of uncertainty, loss, or fear, the peace of Christ is not a passive or fleeting feeling—it is the enduring presence of God that gives us courage. The world may offer comfort through distraction or temporary relief, but Jesus offers something far deeper: the assurance that we are never alone and that God’s love is victorious, even over death.

As we continue our Easter journey, let us open our hearts to the peace Christ offers, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us with wisdom, strength, and joy.

Love,

Fr. Jason