Today is Ascension Day when we celebrate the post-resurrection ascension of Jesus into heaven, which is, in a sense, the final act of Easter. It’s a day of celebration, but perhaps the disciples felt like they were lost again – perhaps they were angry, confused, lost, and afraid. The reading for today is a scene that was actually before the crucifixion, but here Jesus is passing his peace to his disciples. In a sense, it’s their inheritance. What does inheriting peace mean for us? It comes with the promise of a relationship with an advocate, the Spirit, so Jesus is not leaving them (and us) alone. The gift of peace also opens us up for relationship with each other.