Joy - The Inner Life - December 18, 2024

Bishop Michael Martin joins Patrick to discuss Joy (6:02) Why are we called to rejoice by Paul? Who are people that are joyful and how are they joyful? (18:09) Break 1 Mary Lou - how I stay joyful. The ability to feel it without bypassing it. I will feel joy as deep as i feel the sorrow. Sorrow and pain enable us to feel joy. (25:55) Molly - Mass is celebrated in such a solemn manner. Seems like it should be more joyful? Slight disconnect there for me. What if we feel guilty because we don’t feel Joy? (34:32) Bob - Joy. Acronym: Serving Jesus, Other and Yourself. Just open yourself to Jesus and you will experience joy. (37:22) Break 2 How do we become more deeply rooted in the theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love? Joy in the hearts of those with special needs?