We live in very unsettling times. When the whole order of the world
seems to be shifting, it is good for us to return to the unshifting words of Jesus
Christ.

Among Jesus’ last words before He was arrested and crucified, we see His tender
concern for his disciples. He assures them of the love His heavenly Father has for
them. He explains that they can pray directly to God the Father in Jesus’ name—and
He will answer. Jesus comforts them with His assurance that He will rise from the
dead, and earlier in the chapter, Jesus promises them the Holy Spirit.

Jesus also warns his disciples that a time is coming when they will be scattered and
even abandon the Christ. But He promises never to abandon them. Likewise Jesus will
never abandon us, who put our faith in Him.

In the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the followers of Jesus find peace, even in the
most unsettling times, a peace the world cannot take away.

Peace That the World Cannot Take Away — Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025:
https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-sixth-sunday-of-easter

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Romans 5:8-11
Psalm 67
Acts 5:12 –32
Revelation 21:9–14, 21–27
John 16:23 –33

Songs and Hymns:
- May the Peoples Praise You: Text and Tune: David Zimmer, Ed Cash, Keith Getty,
Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend; © 2016 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG
Publishing), Getty Music Publishing (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.), Townend Songs
(Admin. by Music Services, Inc.); used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
- Ancient of Days: Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson; ©
2018 CityAlight Music. Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.
- You Shine: Brian Doerksen, © 2001 Integrity's Hosanna! Music, used with
permission: CCLI license #20286740.
- Amazing Grace: Text by John Newton; tune by Columbian Harmony, 1829; text and tune
are public domain.
- By Grace Alone: Text by Martin Luther; tune by David Ward, © 2002
ThousandTongues.org; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
- Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won: Text: Christian Fürchtegott Gellert, 1715–69; tr.
Frances E. Cox, 1812–97, alt.; Tune: Johann Crüger, 1598–1662; Text and tune: Public
domain.
- Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise: Text: John Ellerton, 1826–93; Tune:
Edward J. Hopkins, 1818–1901; Text and tune: Public domain.

Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

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