Pray with joy.
From today’s Scripture: Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!—Phil 4:4
Today, we light the pink candle of Gaudate Sunday (Rejoice Sunday), from St. Paul’s advice in today’s second reading: “Rejoice always!” He goes on to tell the Christians in the ancient Greek city of Thessalonica, “Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”
We have so much to be thankful for, even during difficult times. Scientists have studied thankfulness and agree that it has an incredible effect not only on our health, but on our overall lives. Is it any wonder that our life-giving celebration at the altar is called Eucharist? That’s Greek for “thanksgiving.” So rejoice! Give thanks! God is calling! Christmas is coming!
Let us pray: Thank you, God! Put your song in my heart today. Let me be glad to be close to you, let me be glad for all of the good things in life, even when there are hard things. Help me to rejoice always!
Today’s author is John Feister, an award-winning journalist and member of Glenmary’s Communications Team.
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