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At the Annunciation “Mary teaches us to listen to the voice of God who speaks in silence…in order thereby to taste true joy.” Pope Benedict XVI
Tag Archives: Joy
The Cross Is Joy!
Between 12 and 3 on Good Friday I try to keep silence and pray or read some spiritual things as is the common custom. That is what I have been doing. I took my three year old son on a … Continue reading
Spiritual Minute: Ask For Divine Grace!
A quick word on St. Joseph’s Day! What struck me about Pope Francis’ installation homily was his reference to tenderness. He said we should not be afraid of tenderness, of goodness. This, along with his challenge that we should protect … Continue reading
Posted in Dating & Marriage, Parenting, Pope Francis, Spiritual Minute
Tagged Christ, Divinity, God, Jesu, Joseph, Joy, Love, Mary, Pope, Pope Francis, Protector, Sacred Heart, Saint Joseph's Day, Sorror, Tenderness, Thanksgiving, True Sorrow
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Dare To Live Without Answers!
Wow, I’ve been reading Ann Voskamp’s blog. Awesome. “Dare to never make pain invisible but dare to say injustice is intolerable. This takes courage. This takes Christ. Dare to give up clarity — because God gives a call. Dare to give up … Continue reading
Posted in Giving Thanks
Tagged Ann Voskamp, Answers, Christ, Christianity, Dare, Daring, Dark Night of the soul, Evangelism, God, Jesu, Joy, Mother Teresa, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Suffering
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Giving Thanks Part #1
It seems to me that we constantly ask God for all sorts of things, that comes naturally to us. But giving thanks does not come so naturally to us. Out of 10 lepers who were healed by Christ, remember, ONLY … Continue reading
Posted in Giving Thanks, Parenting
Tagged Ann Voskamp, Back Pain, Chick-fil-a, Children, Christ, Christianity, Dependence on God, Gift, God, God's Jealousy, Grace, Gratitude, Humility, Joy, Leper, Lord, Pain, Parenting, Poverty, Suffering, Thanksgiving, Trials
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The Art of Joy
This is a post from my wife’s lovely blog. She doesn’t have much time lately to blog, but here is one of her all time best posts. I have rarely seen joy described in this way or reflected upon so … Continue reading
Posted in Reblogged, Word Art
Tagged Christian Life, Happiness, Joy, Joy in God, Jump for Joy, Word Art
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