Joy comes from being with the Lord and he makes himself findable at every moment. Even in the midst of profound suffering nothing can steal your joy with out your permission. You can be with Jesus in that moment
(Part 1 of a 4 part Homily Series on Joy in the Letter to the Philippians)
Called by Name | Relationship | Baptism of the Lord
This homily begins a three-part series titled Called by Name, preached on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Fr. Will Rooney reflects on how our mission in life flows not first from what we do for God, but from who we are in relationship with Him. Drawing on the witness of St. Louis IX and the Gospel account of Jesus’ baptism, this reflection explores how baptism establishes us as beloved sons and daughters, invited into Christ’s own relationship with the Father—a relationship that becomes the foundation for identity, prayer, and mission.
