Joy
Rejoice!
Bruce Epperly
January 25, 2025
Joy is an inner virtue, emerging from our relationship to God and gratitude for God’s gifts in our lives.
Spread Joy Far and Wide
Joseph Grant
December 29, 2024
Like love itself, joyful generosity is measured not by how much we give out, but by how little we hold back.
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In Praise of Being Lighthearted
Maureen O'Brien
December 28, 2024
Many of us, in a truly admirable way, place our faith at the center, and are quite disciplined. But can we also invite lighthearted elements into our spiritual practices?
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The Gift of Laughter
Maureen O'Brien
July 31, 2024
Jesus wanted us to have joy, and often, laughter is a part of that. Yet it can be so elusive.
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Finding Joy in the Journey
Paul Lipowski
May 24, 2024
In a world often overshadowed by uncertainty and turmoil, the spirit of Franciscan optimism offers a beacon of hope—a reminder that even in the midst of life's challenges, there is reason to rejoice and find joy in the journey.
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The Cultivation of Joy
Christopher Heffron
February 4, 2024
Joy is contagious—and it costs nothing to share it with those around us. Reach out to somebody in your inner circle who is struggling to find joy.
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The Gift of Perfect Joy