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The Comforter:
The Spirit of Joy Author: Andrew Apostoli, CFR
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The joy which comes from God -- like His peace -- is a joy which the world cannot give. It has its source in a loving relationship with the Spirit of God and produces in the soul a unique delight in the things of God. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Joy enabling us to taste the sweetness of the Lord. He comes to us as a Gift of God at the time of our baptism and abides with us throughout our life, directing our spiritual growth in the Lord from mere beginners to full-fledged saints. He is the Comforter of our souls in times of distress, the One Who helps us bear our crosses courageously through the purgative, illuminative and unitive stages of our spiritual growth. The Holy Spirit brings us a joy that gives meaning and enthusiasm to life, comfort and strength in the face of life's difficulties. |
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Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R., is the Community Servant of the Franciscan
Friars of the Renewal. His many talks on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), along with
his retreats and parish missions, have endeared him to millions. Young people are especially
attracted to him because he "tells it like it is" and is not afraid to challenge them to follow
Christ more closely and, inspired by the Spirit, to live the truth in love. His three-volume
trilogy: