Devotion - Monday, April 29

There is always more content in the Sunday readings than a preacher is able to cover.  In reading the Gospel I tried to give attention to a thought which was equally deserving of a sermon.  When Jesus comes among the disciples, he says to them, "Peace be with you."  He says it every time he shows up.

This is a significant greeting.

There are many reasons why peace could evade us.  There are so many places in our lives where peace is taken from us.  To have the gift of God's peace is to receive a wonderful thing.

This is a week which could need some "peace."  Remember yesterday's Gospel often.  Think of Jesus' greeting each time the stress or strain of exams starts to rob you of the peace which Jesus offers.

"Peace be with you."  It is a marvelous gift of God and from God.