Gaudete Sunday and Joy – December 15, 2023

Fr. Craig DeYoung joins Patrick to discuss Gaudete Sunday and Joy.   (2:50) – What is Gaudete Sunday and what does it mean?   (6:36) – What does it mean to rejoice?   (11:54) – Obstacles to joy   (16:56) Break 1   (18:46) – Martha - How do find joy during periods of grief?   (25:33) – Difference between joy and happiness   (30:45) – Paula - I worked for a priest who was a very joyful person and he said it was because he had a little brother with down syndrome.   (34:13) Break 2   (35:54) – How can you practically increase joy in your life?   (38:33) – Why do people in religious vocations have so much joy?   (44:42) – Mary - When I drive to the ATM I always go to Adoration before, and I find that it helps me put God first.