“Why couldn’t I just look past the challenges and be grateful for the blessings? Why couldn’t I figure out how not to be overwhelmed?” – Lisa Cotter
Those who imitate the Word do so in joy–and suffering. Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects.
A smile is a small–although not always easy–sacrament of joy. Claire Dwyer shares about this surprising “apostolate” as her series on Elizabeth of the Trinity continues.
What is the secret hidden in Joy? Learn from this reflection by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.
How can we find joy in God’s will for us? Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss the wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux on the role of Our Lady in the spiritual life and the importance of humility.
When Joy is Wrong According to St John of the Cross We’re all aware we shouldn’t take inordinate pleasure in earthly/temporal goods (which remains
Why are we to rejoice in the Lord and not in the world? Find out in an excerpt from a homily by Saint Augustine wherein he exhorts us to do just that!
Grace (Like in Sap) Editor’s Note: Having introduced Dr. Joseph Hollcraft to you in April as a Professor with the Avila Institute here, today we
The Joy of the Gospel The Joy of the Gospel! Father Michael Najim discusses Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium. He highlights paragraph three of
Don’t you love the idea, the notion, the concept of a fresh start? I love to read about new beginnings. Or listen to life-changing stories
