EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 11 MIN
The Path to True Happiness: Keys to Lasting Joy in Christ
from Ad Jesum per Mariam · host Ad Jesum per Mariam
The Path to True Happiness: Keys to Lasting Joy in Christ Today’s Gospel and Homily emphasizes humanity’s universal desire for happiness, . . . . . . both for ourselves and others. True happiness, however, is not found in wealth, comfort, or praise, but in trusting God even amid poverty, hunger, persecution, or suffering. Jesus Tells Us About True Happiness Jesus points us to the Beatitudes as the path to “supreme happiness” . . . blessedness that endures beyond earthly struggles. Detachment from worldly possessions is key, not because riches or joy are inherently bad, but because when they become central, they separate us from God. Instead, all that we have should be placed at the service of God and His people. As St. Paul reminds us, those who have died with Christ in baptism should seek the things from above, put aside anger and lies, and put on Christ. True happiness flows from recognizing God’s control, staying faithful through trials, and making Jesus the center of life. Listen to this Meditation Media. Listen to: The Path to True Happiness: Keys to Lasting Joy in Christ ------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Luke 6: 20-26 First Reading: Colossians 3: 1-11 ------------------------------------------------------- Art Work The Virgin Lamb: French Painter: William Adolphe Bouguereau: 1903
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The Path to True Happiness: Keys to Lasting Joy in Christ Today’s Gospel and Homily emphasizes humanity’s universal desire for happiness, . . . . . . both for ourselves and others. True happiness, however, is not found in wealth, comfort, or praise, but in trusting God even amid poverty, hunger, persecution, or suffering. Jesus Tells Us About True Happiness Jesus points us to the Beatitudes as the path to “supreme happiness” . . . blessedness that endures beyond earthly struggles. Detachment from worldly possessions is key, not because riches or joy are inherently bad, but because when they become central, they separate us from God. Instead, all that we have should be placed at the service of God and His people. As St. Paul reminds us, those who have died with Christ in baptism should seek the things from above, put aside anger and lies, and put on Christ. True happiness flows from recognizing God’s control, staying faithful through trials, and making Jesus the center of life. Listen to this Meditation Media. Listen to: The Path to True Happiness: Keys to Lasting Joy in Christ ------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Luke 6: 20-26 First Reading: Colossians 3: 1-11 ------------------------------------------------------- Art Work The Virgin Lamb: French Painter: William Adolphe Bouguereau: 1903
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