Faith, "a source of profound joy"

“…the communication of the faith must always have a tone of joy. It is the joy of Easter, which is neither silent about nor hides the realities of pain, suffering, toil, difficulties, misunderstanding and death itself, but can offer criteria for interpreting everything from the perspective of Christian hope. The good life of the Gospel is precisely this new outlook, this ability to see every situation with the eyes of God. It is important to help all … understand that faith is not a burden but a source of profound joy, it is to perceive the action of God, recognizing the presence of good, that makes no noise, and provides valuable guidance for living well one’s own existence.” ~Pope Benedict XVI, 11/29/12 General Audience

“…these things I speak in the world , that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.” ~John 17:13

Dear Jesus, teach me to evangelize as you did, to be a herald of joy as you were – offering the world the Father's enduring love and eternal life, the only true and everlasting joy that no one shall ever take from us (John 16:22). Amen!