Joy is a presence that must be sought. It does not come naturally. It has to be entered into, not created. The
Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas defines joy as being an act of charity achieved through a
lack of desire. It is not until we put
ourselves aside and focus on the needs of others, that we can experience real
joy. Yet, how can charity create
joy? For, when we open ourselves to one
another we share in added heartache and sorrow. We are reminded of the extent
of our helplessness in fighting the forces of the evil that touch all of our
lives. Here, we must seek God. He, the
source of all life, came down to bring hope to a world torn apart in sorrow and
pain. When we choose to enter into Him, desiring nothing but His charity of
love and mercy, seeking to trust beyond our understanding, we find the hope to
walk in eternal Joy. – Becki
"The kingdom of God
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