". . . A person with a true religion is joyful. They have an inner peace and confidence that exudes from them even when they are not laughing and being outwardly joyful. They have joy even when they are in pain. They have an inner peace even if they are suffering from depression. They have a joy even if it is a dark joy.
"One of the most consistently joyful people I ever met was a Poor Clare nun called Sister Mary Lucy. She was blind and had a deteriorating bone disease which meant that she was in constant excruciating pain. For decades. But she was always incredibly joyful. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Father Dwight Longenecker (parish priest at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church,
Greenville, SC) reflected on religion and true joy.
To access Fr. Longenecker's complete post, please visit:
Fr. Dwight Longenecker: The Sign of Joy (13 AUG 20)
Background information:
Dwight Longenecker - Catholic priest and author
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