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It
was late that Sunday evening, and the disciples were gathered together
behind locked doors, because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities.
Then Jesus came and stood among them. "Peace be with you," he
said. After saying this, he showed them his hands and his side. The
disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Lord. Jesus said to them
again, "Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I send
you." Then he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy
Spirit. 1f you forgive people's sins, they are forgiven; if you do not
forgive them, they are not forgiven." The presence of Jesus is peace. Jesus is always close to us. When we are aware of him then there is peace. Give me, Lord, the joy of the awareness of your presence. |