joy

“A Christian without joy isn’t Christian”: On over coming Fear.

Fear and sadness cause illness in people and even in the Church; they cause paralysis and selfishness, and in the end spoil the air of a community, which hangs a “forbidden” sign on its door, fearful of everything. However, a Christian sustained by the fear of God and by the Holy Spirit has the courageous attitude [...]

Lenten Reflection: "The great joy"

Joy and hope are Christian traits. It is sad to find a believer who knows no joy, fearful in his attachment to cold doctrine. This was the very reason for Francis’ ode to joy during Mass at Santa Marta on Thursday, 26 March. At the beginning of Mass, the Pope acknowledged the Carmelite “Hour of Prayer [...]

"The Church is not about administration but mission"

"Bringing the joy of the Gospel to others isn’t a philanthropic idea but a gift from God that is to be proclaimed and not hidden." Pope Francis to prelates of the Austrian Bishops' Conference in their "ad limina" visit - Vatican City, January 31, 2014 In his speech, the Holy Father affirmed that being the Church “doesn't mean [...]

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