Jesus' first words to his disciples are simple: "Peace be with you." The fact that he repeats them two more times in today's reading from the Gospel of John would indicate they are very important words, indeed. Just what kind of peace is Jesus extending to his frightened and confused disciples?
Homily shared with the Saint Francis Catholic Community in Cuenca, Ecuador. (A Spanish version of this same reflection is also available on this site).
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