Reflection of the week

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“Peace I leave with you...” – John 14:27

During this week the International Day of Peace takes place. Let us pause and remember Jesus, peace-maker and peace-giver.

“...My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid” – John 14:27

As I breathe in I receive Jesus' gift of peace.As I breathe out I release anger, fear, tension and resentment. I am filled with peace.

When life begins to overwhelm me, and my feelings push me around, I pause, remember and reach out for the peace that is available to me.

Jesus, peace-giver, help me to be open to you when fear and anger well up within me. I can't always change how I feel, but I can choose not to act out of my feelings.

I desire to be a peaceful person and to be a peace-maker. When I find myself in places where anger and hatred are present, I will breathe out a silent prayer of peace. I will seek to understand and to work for reconciliation in the name of Jesus Christ.


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