6th Sunday of Easter - Year C - My Peace I Give To You & ‘Christians Let Us Love One Another’
Our Gospel this Sunday takes place during Jesus’ last supper discourse, he speaks of the love he has for his disciples and of his Father’s love. He prepares his disciples for his imminent departure to return to his Father by exhorting them to prove their love for him through their loyalty and obedience to his word.
He promises them the abiding instruction and consolation of the Holy Spirit. How can we know and be assured of the love of God? The Holy Spirit helps us to grow in the knowledge of God and his great love. The Spirit enables us to experience the love of God and to be assured of the Lord’s abiding presence with us. The Holy Spirit also opens our ears to hear and understand the word of God.
What kind of peace does Jesus offer? Jesus offers the peace which conquers our fears and anxieties. How can we attain the peace which the Lord Jesus offers his followers? Through the gift and work of the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, the Lord Jesus shows us how to yield our passions of anger, fear, and pride to him so we can receive his gift of peace. The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness and strengthens us with his gifts and supernatural virtues which enable us to live as wise and holy disciples of Christ.
According to Caesarius of Arles, an early church bishop in Gaul: “Peace, indeed, is serenity of mind, tranquility of soul, simplicity of heart, the bond of love, the fellowship of charity. It removes hatred, settles wars, restrains wrath, tramples on pride, loves the humble, pacifies the discordant and makes enemies agree. It does not seek what belongs to another or consider anything as its own. It teaches people to love because it does not know how to get angry, or to extol itself or become inflated with pride. It is meek and humble to everyone, possessing rest and tranquility within itself. When the peace of Christ is exercised by a Christian, it is brought to perfection by Christ. If anyone loves it, he will be an heir of God, while anyone who despises it rebels against Christ.”
So, as we await the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, let us ask the Holy Spirit to inflame our heart with the love of God and His word everyday.
In honor of this weekend’s readings, we’d like to share our latest video, "Christians Let Us Love One Another", a beloved hymn inspired by Jesus’ command in John 13:34–35 to love as He loves us. Written in the spirit of unity and compassion, this song reminds us that true discipleship is shown through genuine love for one another. Join us as we explore the story and meaning behind this classic hymn that continues to inspire believers around the world.
Video can be watched by clicking here or on the picture below:
