Peace: Confidence in the Storm

Have you ever met someone who is truly filled with peace? I don't mean some kind of person who completely detaches from reality. The kind of peace I'm talking about is calm in the middle of the storm, confident when all around is in question. Jesus himself is considered by psychologists to be the most grounded, differentiated, healthy human to ever exist. Somehow, even on the night that Jesus knew he would be betrayed and die on a cross, he took the time to serve others and focus on them. How is that even possible? The gospel writer John, tells us that he knew the Father had given all things into his hands, that he had come from God and that he was going back to God. Therefore, he got up and he washed his disciples feet. So there it is, peace in the middle of the storm, knowing who he is, where he had come from, where he fit into history. He knew that God's design was good. This is the source of true peace. So many of us have experienced peace like we never have before. On the Camino, we've relaxed into God's goodness. This is the kind of peace that Jesus offers, and even more profound than this, he offers peace where all of the world will rest in his goodness. Once again, the Camino serves as a wonderful foretaste of what is to come. Jesus says to us today, I have told you these things so that in me, you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world. John 1633.