Fr. Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, on the Christmas=Easter Connection

". . .The phrase 'joy to the world' reminds me of Christmas, specifically the great Christian hymn with that title.  'Joy to the World' was written in the early 18th century by Isaac Watts, a Methodist minister from England who based his poem on Psalm 98.  The psalm tells us to 'sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break into song, sing praise (verse 4)!'

"The song was not written to commemorate the birth of Jesus but the return of Christ at the end of time. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, reflected on the connection between Christmas and Easter.

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De Sales Weekly: Provincial's Reflection: Joy to the World (20 APR 23)