The first words of Jesus after the Resurrection to all his Apostles together were: "Peace be with you... Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven. If you retain the sins of any, they are retained". Forgiveness and peace come together. On the anniversary of my ordination, I thank God for being a witness to the struggles and fights, the humility and sorrow of so many people who come to confession to show their love for God and receive the Love of God.