In the Catholic tradition, we celebrate Gaudete (or "rejoice") Sunday today. For me, quite honestly, the timing ain't so great. Admittedly, I'm not in the rejoicing mood.
But then I came across an article on one of the blogs I follow regularly: http://liturgycatechesisshallkiss.blogspot.com/2011/12/rejoicing-in-world-that-has-forgotten.html - There's a difference between joy and happiness. And during times of mourning, it is possible to maintain that deeper sense of joy rooted in our Lord: We believe that all will be well.
I love how these kinds of articles come across my Google Reader just as I need them. Amen!
I pray that today you are filled with joy, even during times of difficulty.
the joy comes from remembering the good times and celebrating that grandpa will be with God in heaven. we rejoice in his life and his happiness, and we share in the love shown to us by so many others. O:)
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