Sunday was the Third Sunday of Easter and the followers of Jesus were coming to grips with the events of the death and resurrection, many still did not believe. When Jesus appeared in the midst of the disciples, his first words to them were, ‘Peace be with you!’ His appearance among them obviously agitated the disciples who were already hiding, in fear of their lives and devastated by the loss of their leader days earlier. Jesus’ calming and reassuring words, ‘Peace be with you!’ recognise the reality of what state the disciples are in. The words demonstrate that Jesus is meeting the disciples ‘where they are’ – he recognises their distress and fear and responds with words that accept what they’re feeling but reassure them of his love and care. They are words that Jesus speaks to us too! Jesus meets us where we are at and knows the needs of our heart.