Happy All Saints Day! It has been a whirlwind of getting back to school, going from hot to less hot weather, and celebrating the big and little things in life!
A short reflection for this All Saints day — as Christians we are called to be salt to the earth — to add flavor. And I would like to suggest my favorite flavor — joy! Joy is a way to recognize that we are sojourners in this world and that we anticipate something so great as to minimize what we experience here on earth. Joy can be manifested differently for different people. It may be a simple smile, peace, or over the top bubbly laughter 🙂
To take an artistic twist on a common song, They’ll Know we are Christians by our Love—and our Joy!
Without joy, faith becomes a rigorous and oppressive exercise, and runs the risk of ailing with sadness. There is no holiness without joy!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 29, 2024