The first reading explains the power of evangelization. St. Paul met some believers who did not know the Holy Spirit. Therefore, St. Paul baptized them in the name of the Lord Jesus and laid his hands on them to receive the Holy Spirit. Our contextual understanding of this is the two Sacraments: Baptism and Confirmation. When the Holy Spirit comes, our inner awakening happens and we would never remain the same. We are meant to be bold witnesses. In the Gospel proclamation the Lord Jesus gave us the ultimate gift we need for this journey of life: Peace. We often lose peace and we are troubled. The Lord Jesus said that we will have trouble in the world but in Him we have peace. These are two different states of life and the choice is ours. We could live a troubled life in the world or live peacefully in Jesus. When our inner spirit awakens we will not scatter because the Holy Spirit strengthens us. In the middle of the storm we will have peace. Evangelization is the key for people to experience God and His peace.

Prayer: Abba Father, make me a channel of your peace. Amen.