Junior School Reflection, Gospel of John 14: 27 - 31, 5th Tuesday of Easter, 2026, Year B
Note: reflection posted one day prior to the liturgical day.
In this Gospel, Jesus is with the disciples, who are His best friends. Not on Good Friday, not after His resurrection, or after He went to heaven; but the night before He dies. Jesus knew his friends would be sad and scared when He’s gone, just like when a friend or a special family member moves away and you feel alone. However, Jesus says “Don’t be afraid, I’m going to my Father in heaven, and everything will be okay.” Isn’t that nice thing to say to your friends?
Later, when Jesus died, some ran away confused (like the road to Emmaus, Lk 24: 13 – 33). Others felt anxious because bad people hated Jesus and his followers (like Pentecost, Act 2: 1). Jesus saw this coming, so He promised: Peace I leave you, My peace I give to you, not like the world’s peace.”
What makes you feel peaceful? think of a yummy apple: round, juicy, red or green, true apple goodness. It tastes delicious and fills your stomach, making you feel happy. Or you teacher: not someone who you can eat but they know cool stuff, keep you safe, help you learn; true and good right? Good things make us happy and peaceful inside.
Jesus is the best good thing; He is true like no one else. His words and actions (love others, be kind, pray) are perfect. When He says, “My peace I give you,” He means: Remember me! Follow my ways and you will feel My peace, no more fear or alone feelings. I’ll always be with you.” A wise old scholar, Thomas Aquinas, said peace fills happy hearts with good thing s- like Jesus lives in your heart. Isn’t that a wonderful saying for us all?
When you leave chapel today,
try this: when scared, say “Peace, Jesus is with me!” Remember to share
kindness with a friend. You’ll feel happy and peace.
Jesus,
thank
You for true goodness and peace.
Help
us remember You always,
especially
when we feel confused, scared or alone.
Amen.”
