Sacred Heart Church – Railway Colony – Madurai

The Fourth Gift of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

His Peace

From the depths of His Sacred Heart,
flows the gift of peace, unshaken, serene.
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you” (John 14:27),
not as the world offers, but as only He can.

It calms the storm within our souls,
speaking softly, “Be still” (Mark 4:39).
In trials, it anchors our hearts,
a refuge from fear, a shelter in chaos.

This peace surpasses all understanding,
guarding our hearts and minds in Christ (Philippians 4:7).
It reconciles us to the Father,
breaking down every wall (Ephesians 2:14).

His peace is not absence, but presence,
a gift born of love, forged in sacrifice.
Through His wounds, we are healed,
and in His heart, we find rest (Matthew 11:28-29).

May we live as bearers of this peace,
peacemakers in a world that longs for it (Matthew 5:9).
May His Sacred Heart teach us harmony,
binding us together in perfect unity (Colossians 3:15).

In His peace, we are whole,
restored, renewed, and reconciled.
Let us welcome this holy gift,
a treasure of love, eternal and divine.

Fr. Devadass Pankaraj
Parish Priest