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Joy in Lent - The Inner Life - April 7, 2025

The Inner Life

Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Joy in Lent * (4:17) why do we talk about joy during Lent? * What is joy? * How important are circumstances in finding joy? * (17:18) Danny - I find it's becoming hard to find joy in lent. In today's age, you don't see it. You tell people it's Lent, and then it's like...and then what? (21:36) Break 1 * Susan - I've been going to daily Mass. Hoping to grow faith. I'm proud that I'm hauling myself out of bed every morning. Joy, getting closer to God...no. What more can I do? * (31:00) How do you find joy in Lent if it has been a real struggle? (35:57) Break 2 * Alfredo - I have found joy in the 7 charisms of the Holy spirit. Try to focus on that every day. Don't always get to all of them, but try. Enjoying Lent so far. * (42:10) Maryann - 84 years old. Having trouble finding Joy in Lent because of my inability to participate because I'm home bound. * (44:54) Annie - I had a pastor who made a point that joy and happiness are different. Happiness is fleeting...joy is forever...it's lasting. Jesus Others Yourself. Resources: * 5 Loaves and 2 Fish * https://paulinestore.com/5-loaves-2-fishes-43739-115997.html * Five Loaves & Two Fish * https://www.amazon.com/Loaves-Francis-Xavier-Nguyen-Thuan/dp/0819826766 * He Leadeth Me * https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706