Jesus appears to his disciples after resurrection, saying 'Peace be with you' and filling them with joy.
The episode begins by noting the celebration of the second Sunday of Easter, instituted as Divine Mercy Sunday by Pope St. John Paul II. It focuses on the Gospel reading where Jesus appears to his disciples, saying 'Peace be with you' and showing his wounds, which fills them with joy. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus sends his followers to spread the Gospel and bring peace and joy to the world. He observes that many people lack peace and joy due to an inability to forgive or seek forgiveness. The sacrament of penance is described not as a painful duty but as a source of joy, with confessors leaving church smiling after receiving God's grace. The episode references the Acts of the Apostles, where early Christians persevered in prayer and communion, achieving peace and joy. It mentions Christian martyrs who faced death with joy, seeing it as an honor from God. The speaker encourages listeners to sow peace and joy in their families, work, and daily environments, especially during Easter. He discusses carrying the cross with joy, as holy people do, viewing suffering as a collaboration with Christ for purification. The Royal Spanish Academy's definition of mercy is cited as sympathizing with others' suffering. A personal anecdote is shared about a friend who watches news to pray for those in distress, such as war victims. The speaker reflects on hatred, using the example of a son of Hamas who abandoned terrorism after reading the Gospel and Christ's command to love enemies. The episode concludes by asking the Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, to grant peace and joy to listeners so they can spread it in the world.
