Got Joy? Latest posts 11-23-18

 

Thanksgiving Table (Photo by Richard C MIller - Getty)

Thanksgiving Blessings: Edelweiss and the Doxology

Our family tradition for Thanksgiving grace is sung to the tune of  “Edelweiss” from the Sound of Music. The Von Trapp family at the festival performed the forbidden national anthem, Edelweiss, as they prepared to escape the country. Our family sings the Edelweiss blessing at Thanksgiving.

https://joyalive.net/thanksgiving-blessings-eidelweissdoxology//11/the-surprising-holy-spirit.html/

 

Fr. Bob Hilz, TOR

Fr. Bob Hilz, TOR

Friars Corner: Jesus brings us great joy

Fr. Bob Hilz gives a few treasure tips for us little ones to get closer to Jesus. The closer we get to him here the more tastes from heaven we will receive.

https://joyalive.net/friars-corner-jesus-brings-great-joy/

 

Girl Tying Shoe byTory Byrne (Freeimages.com)

Do It Self! By Cheryl Spooner

Mary teaches me that just as the laces can’t form the bow without crossing the ties properly, I can’t find my way through the twists and turns of one day without turning to thoughts of the cross.

https://joyalive.net/do-it-self/

 

Fr. Bob Hilz, TOR

Fr. Bob Hilz, TOR

Friars Corner: Serving others is serving Jesus

Jesus told the crowd that the widow had given more than all the wealthy people. He was encouraging littleness and simplicity, not a lot of fanfare and pride.

https://joyalive.net/friars-corner-serving-others-is-serving-jesus/

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Nancy Ward

Nancy Ward writes about conversion, Christian community, and Catholicism. After earning a journalism degree, she worked for the Diocese of Dallas newspaper and the Archbishop Sheen Center for Evangelization, then began her own editing service. She’s a regular contributor to CatholicMom.com, SpiritualDirection.com, CatholicWritersGuild.com, NewEvangelizers.com and a contributing author to The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion. Now, through her Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story: Tools, Tips, and Testimonies workshops, retreats, book, and DVD, she shares her conversion story at Catholic parishes and conferences, equipping others to share their own stories.

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