Peace of Jesus

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Lord My Chef Daily Recipe for the Soul by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II
Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Easter, 05 May 2026
Acts 14:19-28     ><]]]]'> + ><]]]]'> + ><]]]]'>     John 14:27-31

What really 
is your kind of peace,
Lord Jesus?

Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid” (John 14:27).

I have told you
last Sunday, Lord,
what troubles me:
the fear of being alone,
of being left out;
even if the world
gives me money,
and people with all
kinds of relationships,
I am troubled because
everything
and everyone passes;
only you remain,
Lord.

St. Teresa said it so well:
Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away;
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

Your peace, Lord Jesus,
is not found outside us 
but within us – 
right in our hearts 
where we allow you to dwell, 
to reign in us 
amid all our trials and sufferings 
so we continue to forge on 
in this life.

Grant us,
dear Jesus,
the courage and wisdom 
you have given 
Paul and Barnabas who, 
despite the physical harm 
and emotional distresses 
they went through, 
they never wavered 
in their mission of proclaiming 
your Gospel 
because they have you in their hearts.

That is your peace, Jesus:
not an absence of trials 
and sufferings,
of storms and darkness
and other troubles
but your very presence
in our hearts
where you reign supreme,
filling us with your
humility,
justice,
and love.
Amen.