The Seventh Monday of Easter

Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you will leave me alone. But I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.

Immediately after Jesus’ disciples said that they understand him, he tells them that they will be scattered and leave him alone. Sometimes we believe that we understand God’s Divine Plan for us, too. We convince ourselves we are right about something when in reality we do not understand what God is asking of us and sometime even confuse our will for God’s Will. However, Jesus does not tell his disciples (or us) that we do not understand without also giving us the hope that one day things will work out. We might not understand how God will do this, but if we have faith in Him, hope in Him, and let His Love flow through us, then we will have the inner peace and courage we need to see things through to the end.

How can we keep ourselves open to God’s Divine Plan? Are we open to the peace that comes with letting go of our plans and letting God move forward with His plans for us? Do we seek God’s help in becoming more courageous in our thoughts, words, and works?

O Lord, let us have peace in you.

Amen.