Joy and the Valley of Tears – Series on Jesus and the Jubilee (Part 14)
Ever feel too tired, too broken, or too behind to be joyful? You’re not alone. But the gift of Paschal Joy isn’t about having it all together—it’s about Jesus coming to you right where you are. This joy isn’t manufactured; it’s a gift rooted in the Resurrection. Even in our weakness, Jesus says: “It’s not about you—it’s about Me.” In this episode, the friars discuss joy amid suffering and how the Jubilee year reminds us that joy is something to receive, not something to achieve.
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Intimacy with the Bridegroom
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