Tag: joy

Fifth Sunday After Pentecost: Our Calling to Greatness

July 13, 2025

Today is the fifth Sunday after Pentecost in the traditional liturgical calendar. During the time after Pentecost, the longest liturgical season of the year, the Church focuses on presenting Our Lord’s essential teachings as he expressed them during his public ministry and invites us to reflect more deeply on the meaning of our life as … More Fifth Sunday After Pentecost: Our Calling to Greatness

Why Joy and Suffering Coexisted in Christ’s Soul During the Passion

March 12, 2024

I try to dedicate a solid half hour to meditation every morning, right after I sing Lauds.  I find that the quiet of the morning helps me to concentrate more deeply. I always start by taking inspiration from a book. Sometimes a quote is enough to enflame my heart with love of God, other times … More Why Joy and Suffering Coexisted in Christ’s Soul During the Passion