"The Joy of Lent"

In Reality, there is no Trial or Tribulation that can destroy or take away True Christian Joy. For along with Faith this Deep and Enduring Response to Salvation, can Only be damaged by our own Personal choices or, by giving others the power to take it away.

Laetare Sunday shows us, that even amidst the Pennance and Fasting of Lent I must cling continuously to The Interior Joy that comes from Grace and The Knowledge of The Resurrection.

This "Fruit of The Holy Spirit," is a "Personal" Gift that Fills The Soul with Peace and an outlook founded on the Knowledge of God's Merciful Love and Compassion.

And since each of us is Loved by God in a Unique way, this Fruit of The Spirit is derived from that very Unique Love. The more I seek to Know my Beloved Lord, the more Grateful I become, and the More I am able to Comprehend The Gift of Life.

It is by Way of this "Fruit" that I am able to maintain an even keel in whatever circumstances I find myself, be they happy times or Sad, in Sickness and Health, regardless of External influence, I through Grace, will Never Waver in my Resolve to seek out and Fulfill The Holy Will of God in my Regard.

Most Loving and Affectiinate Father, Grant that The Spirit of Joy may Permeate my entire Being and Living Constantly Aware of Your Presence Around me and Within me, that Joy will carry me Into Eternity.

God Bless You