John 16:29-33
His disciples say to him: Behold, now thou speakest plainly and speakest no proverb. Now we know that thou knowest all things and thou needest not that any man should ask thee. By this we believe that thou camest forth from God. Jesus answered them: Do you now believe? Behold, the hour cometh, and it is now come, that you shall be scattered every man to his own and shall leave me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you shall have distress. But have confidence. I have overcome the world.
Jesus reminds His disciples that peace comes through Him, even amid suffering. Challenges and hardships are part of life, but they do not have the final word. The Resurrection assures us that Christ has already overcome the world. This Gospel invites us to place our trust in Him rather than in our own strength. When difficulties arise, we can face them with courage because the risen Lord remains victorious and present with His people.