Peace Be With You: Resurrection Hope and NAMI Walks Support

Guest speaker Rick Ochocki reflects on Luke 24:36 and the disciples’ struggle to recognize the risen Jesus, noting that it was Jesus’ actions—taking, blessing, breaking, and giving bread—that opened their eyes, and emphasizing Christians’ call to receive and practice peace. He shares personal grief after learning that FDNY Lt. Kevin Pfeiffer, a paramedic mentor, was killed on September 11, 2001, and parallels it with meeting a distraught father whose daughter was hospitalized for psychiatric care. Speaking as Chief Development Officer for NAMI San Diego and Imperial Counties and as a family member of someone with mental illness, he describes connecting the father to NAMI resources including Family-to-Family education, a local helpline/warm line, support groups, and NAMI Walks. He invites St. Peter’s to join and support next Saturday’s NAMI Walks at Liberty Station and thanks the church for partnering with NAMI.00:00 Opening Prayer00:16 Scripture and Grief01:57 Emmaus Recognition03:51 Why Peace Matters05:19 A Father in Crisis06:13 NAMI Resources Offered07:59 What NAMI Walks Means08:57 Join the Walk09:51 Thanks and Sending