Joy
Open the Door to Joy
How has your life been influenced by suggestions from people from your own faith community? Can you practice one of those suggestions today?
Remember to Laugh
When God sees the shining saints, God once again looks on creation and finds it very good. The saints aren’t dour, but fun to be around.
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Rejoice!
Joy is an inner virtue, emerging from our relationship to God and gratitude for God’s gifts in our lives.
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Spread Joy Far and Wide
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
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
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
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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