The Source of our Joy -- and a Prayer Request

The Source of our Joy … and a Prayer Request!

More than 200 hundred of you responded to our holiday poll regarding joy and sorrow. What is troubling me this morning is that 13 of our readers are feeling only sorrow. So, I thought that maybe you might have a word of encouragement for them. What, for you, is the “source of our joy” in this season? Have you suffered but still found the love of Christ in the midst of your pain? How have you overcome the busy-ness, the materialism, and the remembrance of those who are not here to celebrate with you? Tell us the story of your encounter with Christ and the joy you have found in him this beautiful Advent season.

Only one more request – pray for the 13 and the thousands more that are struggling in darkness and need our prayers to find the light switch. If you are praying for them, let them know that too.

Seek Him – Find Him – Follow Him

Dan

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Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN's worldwide news
network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses.

Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com.

In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church.

Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.