While they were still
speaking about this,
he stood in their midst
and said to them,
“Peace be with you.”
(Luke 24:36)
Peace comes from knowing Jesus and the reassurance of His presence. His resurrection is a testament to victory over sin and death.
We should trust in God's promises, even when we face doubts. Even in moments of uncertainty, Christ offers peace. Just as Jesus appeared to His disciples in their time of need, He is always with us, offering guidance and comfort. As His followers, we are called to share this hope with others.
In troubled seas, when storms arise,
And fear takes hold beneath the skies,
A voice so gentle, calm and true,
Whispers softly, "Peace be with you."
When sorrow weighs upon your chest,
And weary hearts can't find their rest,
Love steps in—a healing view,
And speaks again, "Peace be with you."
No door is closed too tight to break,
No road too lost for love to take,
For hope remains, and grace shines through,
In every breath—"Peace be with you."
Lord Jesus,
Prince of Peace, You walked among us, bearing love and grace, And in moments of doubt and fear, You spoke, "Peace be with you."
In the storms of life, be our calm. When worry clouds our hearts, be our light. In sorrow, be our comfort. In struggle, be our strength.
Help us to trust in Your presence, To feel Your peace beyond understanding, And to share that peace with those in need.
Lord, guide our thoughts, our words, our actions, So that in all things, we may reflect Your love. Let Your peace reign in our hearts today and always.
Amen.
Pericope:
VIII: The Resurrection Narrative
THE APPEARANCE ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS /TO THE DISCIPLES IN JERUSALEM
Luke 24:13-35 / 36-53
Gospel Acclamation
This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.
Gospel | Luke 24:35-48
35 The disciples of Jesus recounted what had taken place on the way and how they had come to recognize him in the breaking of bread. 36 While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 37 But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. 38 Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? 39 Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.” 40 And as he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41 While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, “Have you anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of baked fish; 43 he took it and ate it in front of them. 44 He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. 46 And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day 47 and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.”
Reflection Source:
Conversation with Copilot
