Worry, Fear and God’s Peace
Easter II, 2023 (April 16)
Pastor Wallace reflects on the reality of worry and fear in the world. We all have fears and know people who can’t help themselves but worry.
The early disciples were overwhelmed by their fears and worries, including Thomas. Jesus shows up to them, breathes on them and declares to them “Peace be with you.”
As we struggle with worry and fear, we too hear the words of the Risen Christ: “Peace be with you.”
“Jesus Shows Himself to Thomas” by Rowan and Irene LeCompte, one of six mosaic murals by artists Rowan and Irene LeCompte in the Resurrection Chapel at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Made available by the “Art in the Christian Tradition” from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library.