Peace Be With You
The liturgical use of the classic Latin salutation “pax vobis” (“peace to you”) or “pax vobiscum” (“peace be with you”) is more than an early Christian salutation; it has a deep spiritual significance.¹
The peace greeting source is probably from the common Hebrew greeting shalom, and the greeting “Peace be with you” is similarly a translation of the Hebrew shalom aleichem. In the Gospels, both greetings were used by Jesus – e.g., Luke 24:36; John 20:21, John 20:26. Lord, help me not water down and loosely use the term peace. Let me learn to fulfill the true purpose of Your peace for my life and the kingdom.²
Shalom is a peace that only a spiritual experience can obtain. Father of peace, let me awaken spiritually to discover shalom in my life and then help others do the same.
Reflection: Do you understand the term “Peace Be With You?” What needs to change in you to experience shalom peace and share this peace with others?
Shalom,
HALO
¹.https://aleteia.org/2019/04/28/where-does-the-expression-peace-be-with-you-come-from/
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