Joy
Holding Joy and Sorrow Together
Joy and sorrow often walk hand-in-hand. Grief doesn’t cancel out gladness. We might be tempted to ignore the pain, but in our sadness we can discover God’s grace
Choose Joy
“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God” (Is 35:4). Today we choose joy and rejoice not in wishful thinking, but in the reality of God’s saving love.
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Holding Joy and Sorrow Together
Joy and sorrow often walk hand-in-hand. Grief doesn’t cancel out gladness. We might be tempted to ignore the pain, but in our sadness we can discover God’s grace.
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Finding True Joy
In Mary’s Magnificat she prays, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior” (Luke 1:46-47). How do we find true joy?
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Find Your Joy
Reflect With everything going on in our communities and in the greater world, it’s hard to be happy. But St. Francis of Assisi showed us that joy should not only be sought—it should be cherished boldly. Pray God of joy,your ...
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Finding True Joy
Many of us feel overwhelmed by work, family responsibilities, finances, and a crammed calendar. A young mom, a retiree, and a religious sister share ways to experience Franciscan joy and simplicity amid the busyness of modern life.
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Choosing Joy Everyday
Joy isn’t a naïve denial of life’s struggles—it’s a choice we make to root ourselves in God’s enduring love. Some days it’s a dance party in the kitchen; other days it’s a whispered “thank you” through tears.
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