What It Means to Rejoice

What would it have been like for the Blessed Virgin Mary to receive her first Holy Communion? Drawing on St. John Paul II’s reflection in Ecclesia de Eucharistia, Dr. Sri explores how Mary, who carried Jesus in her womb for nine months, would have welcomed her Son once more in th ...  Show more

What really happens after we die? As the Church enters November, the month of the last things, Dr. Sri walks through what Catholics believe about judgment, heaven, hell, and purgatory, and why in the end we will be “judged by how we loved.” _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascension ...  Show more

What exactly does it mean to be joyful? Finding God’s definition of happiness shows that joy is always accessible to us. As we learn to activate what God is freely giving, Pastor Zack Curry challenges us to walk in new heights of fulfillment, freedom, and hope. 

As believers, where do we find our joy, even in the midst of trials? Kim and Shelbi answer this question by turning to the example of Mary and her Magnificat in Luke 1. Through Mary’s example, we see that our joy is found in trusting in and making much of the Lord.

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How can we live with more joy? Ken Shigematsu explores how the good news of Jesus' birth is cause for celebration and happiness. He challenges us to draw near to the source of joy, God himself, and savor his blessings to allow his joy to saturate our hearts and minds. Key Sc ...  Show more