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Celebrate! — seeking the lost and finding joy
In the lost parables, Jesus shows how we can orient ourselves, not toward gatekeeping, but toward seeking, loving, and rejoicing.
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Blessed—the joy in being entrusted
The concept of blessing itself challenges our visions of what it means to be given something of real value, even trust.
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Sharing Joy — a response for even the darkest times
When we read of our concerning future, of where things are headed, we are still called to be committed to sharing joy with others.
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To lighten the rain
The joy of the elements is to be felt and experienced—with the courage to be open, to ourselves and others as we are or could be.
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Dreams are too important for your skepticism
We treat dreams as optional rather than vital and skepticism like something virtuous and real. This arrangement reinforces failure.
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Preparing for Departure—for Easter 7B
In preparing his disciples for his departure, Jesus prays that his joy be in them and that this joy be complete—a truly possible hope.
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The Root of Joy
Jesus describes the foundation of God’s dream like a chain of love in which we share love and in it, find the root of joy in life.
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