"The joy that Jesus offers his disciples is his own joy, which flows from his intimate communion with the One who sent him. It is a joy that does not separate happy days from sad days, successful moments from moments of failure, experiences of honor from experiences of dishonor, passion from resurrection. This joy is a divine gift that does not leave us during times of illness, poverty, oppression, or persecution. It is present even when this world laughs or tortures, robs or maims, fights or kills. It is truly ecstatic, always moving us away from the house of fear into the house of love, and always proclaiming that death no longer has the final say, though its noise remains loud and its devastation visible. The joy of Jesus lifts up life to be celebrated." Henri Nouwen
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Thanks, Ruth for sharing these words. I needed these words,.
“The joy of Jesus lifts up life to be celebrated." Henri Nouwen
Not sure why I showed up as Anon. This is Ramona.
Thanks, Ramona. :-)
A glorious and perfectly-chosen quote, Ruth. I am going to hold onto it, and to its strength. Thank you-
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