By Francis Van Uden The video version is available HERE. Why are we happy as Catholics? Our symbol of faith is a crucifix: a man who has been brutally tortured and nailed to die on a cross. You may have met someone who is so happy and joyful just to have faith in Jesus. And yet, isn’t it kind of weird that this image of Jesus, their Saviour, dying is what their faith is represented by? As Christians, we believe in Heaven & hell, and that there is a man out there named Satan who tries to tempt us away from our God. And yet, people are still happy to believe in God? From the outside, having faith doesn’t really seem like a joyful thing. But it is!!
Faith is such a joyful thing and here are 5 reasons why:
So, to recap, God wants to have a relationship with us, loves us unconditionally, is there for us in whatever we do, humbled himself to die for us, and gave us the opportunity to spend eternity in Heaven, the greatest & most joyful place you couldn’t even bear to imagine. This is our faith as Christians and it’s such a joyful thing! Even in our struggles, Jesus is there for us, in prayer, through the people around us, the scriptures and in the Eucharist! It is a joyful thing to have such a father as the one we have as Christians, be joyful in it!
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