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Joy
 


A Christian’s joy is not bought; it cannot be bought. It comes from faith and from the encounter with Jesus Christ, the reason for our happiness.

 
Angelus Address
17 December 2017

 
 
 
Joy
 


A Christian, having encountered Jesus cannot be a prophet of misfortune, but a witness and herald of joy. A joy to share with others; an infectious joy that renders the journey of life less toilsome.

 
Angelus Address
17 December 2017

 
 
 
Joy
 


To let go of anger, wrath, violence, and revenge... are necessary conditions of living joyfully.

 
'The Name of God is Mercy'

 
 
 
Joy
 


Christian joy is peace; peace that is deeply rooted, peace in the heart, the peace that only God can give. This is Christian joy.

 
Morning Meditation
28 May 2018

 
 
 
Joy
 


Our joy is Jesus Christ; he is faithful and inexhaustible love.

 
Angelus Address
15 December 2013

 
 
 
Joy
 


Sadness is the proof of unfulfilled love, the sign of a lukewarm heart. On the other hand, a heart unburdened by possessions, that freely loves the Lord, always spreads joy.

 
Homily

14 October 2018

 
 
 
Joy
 


Let us go to where there is true joy, the joy that is rooted in God, but with the Holy Spirit, so that we won’t make mistakes.

 
Morning Meditation
30 April 2018

 
 
 
Joy
 


Let us live for the Lord and base our life on love, as Jesus did: we will be able to savor authentic joy, and our life will not be barren; it will be fruitful.

 
Angelus Address
3 September 2017

 

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