We hear today of Jesus’ gift to us and his commission: "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." He was speaking to his apostles, who were fearfully gathered behind a locked door, but his message extends to each of us, here and now. We are the ones Jesus spoke of when he said: “Blessed are those who have not seen but believe.” We are to be his instruments of mercy and peace. Bring that mercy and peace to your family, neighborhood, school and workplace this week. Notice the difference it makes to others!