Serving the Lord with Joy - January 31, 2024

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Serving the Lord with Joy. (4:22) – What is Joy (13:41) – What does it mean to serve with joy? (16:11) Martin - if experiences spiritual intimacy with God does that mean that they are precluded from the call of marriage? (20:26) Break 1 (21:19) - Bob - My own life has been a pattern of serving with Joy - In searching for my vocation I was trying to serve others. - I also delivered Pizzas (26:03) Steve - I was a coach for the wounded warriors cycling team. Helping people that were disabled was so rewarding.  (32:06) Brian - Serving at the veteran administration was the most rewarding work I did and helped me serve with joy. (33:31) Email from Bob asking how he can feel joyful? (37:56) Break 2 (39:35) Jose - I taught night classes for those who needed their GED. That was my favorite and most rewarding job. (44:57) – How you can evangelize with Joy. (47:28) Jeanie - I work as a Chaplin at my local hospital once a week but that joy stays with me for the rest of the week