The Joy of Jesus Catholic Book and Doctor of the Church

and Doctor of the Church

other times there were one set of footprints

The background is softly lit

As the ultimate gift of God’s love

But immediately Jesus spoke to them

The Joy of Jesus Catholic Book and Doctor of the ChurchReal joy is not of this world. It does not come from circumstances, moods, times of day, or whatever is swirling around us in our homes, our nation, or our world. It is a gladness in knowing the Lord, abiding in Him, and allowing the Holy Spirit to be the source of our lasting happiness. Some days Im not feeling it. Im down, in my feels, & joy seems completely out of reach. But, no matter what, I see it elsewhere in my children, in the birds, in my