“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

Peace is more than the absence of personal turmoil or war. Through the Holy Spirit we are granted peace as a positive force. Our faith will allow us to use this force to renew and transform ourselves, and to spread this peace throughout the world.

ALMIGHTY GOD, RENEW US BY THE POWER OF YOUR LIVING SPIRIT.LET US RECEIVE THE PEACE THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO US. WITH THE FULL CONVICTION AND COURAGE OF OUR FAITH. LET US TURN TO OUR NEIGHBORS AND SAY “PEACE BE WITH YOU,” LET OUR WORDS AND OUR ACTIONS REVEAL TO THE WORLD THAT WE HAVE CALLED UPON THE HOLY SPIRIT TO GRANT PEACE TO ALL PEOPLES. AMEN.

– Shared by Don Shatto