Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “Our contagious joy must be our first testimony to the closeness and love of God.”
Tag: Joy
To Be Happy, Give Up Idolatry and Be Close to the Poor, Afflicted, and Hungry
via Vatican News: Pope Francis explained how Jesus, “declares the poor, the hungry, the afflicted, the persecuted blessed while he admonishes those who are rich, well fed, who laugh and are acclaimed by people. He went on to say that the “woe to you” phrase, “addressed to those who are doing well today, serves to… Read More To Be Happy, Give Up Idolatry and Be Close to the Poor, Afflicted, and Hungry
Pope Francis’ Tweetstorm on the Family
Since the release of Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis has tweeted frequently on the family. Check out his tweets: The Joy of Love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church. — Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 8, 2016 The family is the place where parents become their children’s first teachers in the faith. —… Read More Pope Francis’ Tweetstorm on the Family
The Joy of Love
Marriage seems to be losing popularity. According to the Pew Research Center, only 51% of adults in the United States are married, versus 72% in 1960. Still, a majority of women and men do want to be married (61%). As a couple who’s been married nearly two years, and as people who love telling others how awesome marriage is,… Read More The Joy of Love
5 Things to Look for in Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)
Pope Francis has released his much anticipated apostolic exhortation on the family and it’s 263 pages!! Before you give up and just turn to Chapter 8 for the “juicy stuff,” like divorced and remarried Catholics or treatment of LGBT persons, let me offer 5 points to note and urge you to stick with the 269… Read More 5 Things to Look for in Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)
Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “A Christian brings peace to others. Not only peace, but also love, kindness, faithfulness and joy.”
Why Christmas Matters the Other 364 Days of the Year
After weeks of anticipation, the frenzy of shopping for gifts and making travel arrangements, and all the excitement of the big day, Christmas has once again come and gone. For many, Christmas’s passing is cause for major consternation. Each year, millions of people fall into depression in the weeks following Christmas and New Year’s. It… Read More Why Christmas Matters the Other 364 Days of the Year
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