Joy

I Do So Willingly

We do not give time and money grudgingly; we are building the Body of Christ. With St. Paul we say, “I do so willingly…I have been entrusted with a stewardship.”

Many years ago, in England, three men were pouring into a trough a mixture of water, sand, lime and other ingredients. A passer-by asked them what they were doing. The first said, “I am making mortar.” The second: “I am laying bricks.” But the third said, “I am building a cathedral.” They were doing the same thing, but each looked at it differently. And what a difference that made! … Continue reading »

Joy is a Decision

Sadness is easy. Joy is a decision. St. Paul tells us we will find joy by praying without ceasing, giving thanks in all circumstance and refraining from every kind of evil. Rejoice always. Continue reading »