February 12, 2013 | Leave a comment

“At first sight, joy seems to be connected with being different. When you receive a compliment or win an award, you experience the joy of not being the same as others. You are faster, smarter, more beautiful, and it is … Continue reading →
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Tagged Henri Nouwen, Joy
February 5, 2012 | Leave a comment
Mother T, Bangalore. October 2006. Originally uploaded by adaptorplug Heavenly Father, you have given us the model of life in the Holy Family of Nazareth. Help us, O Loving Father, to make our family another Nazareth where love, peace and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Eucharist, Forgiveness, God, Joy, Love, Praying with Mother Teresa
January 31, 2012 | Leave a comment
“Joy is what makes life worth living, but for many joy seems hard to find. They complain that their lives are sorrowful and depressing. What then brings the joy we so much desire? Are some people just lucky, while others … Continue reading →
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February 16, 2011 | Leave a comment
“Joy is what makes life worth living, but for many joy seems hard to find. They complain that their lives are sorrowful and depressing. What then brings the joy we so much desire? Are some people just lucky, while others … Continue reading →
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Tagged Choosing Joy, Henri Nouwen, Joy
April 7, 2009 | 3 Comments
“Sometimes our sorrow overwhelms us so much that we no longer can believe in joy. Life just seems a cup filled to the brim with war, violence, rejection, loneliness, and endless disappointments. At times like this we need our friends … Continue reading →
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Tagged Disappointments, Friends, Henri Nouwen, Joy, Loneliness, Rejection, Sorrow