Joy

These brilliant, painful days are all before God.

The Irish band’s new album “FOLK!” proclaims joy after suffering.

A bit of gallows humor can remind us that death does not have the final word.

Jesus lingers with us in our loss, both during and beyond Easter.

The poet and professor explores pain, preaching, and pursuing joy.

We know holiness doesn’t always lead to happiness. But what if our unhappiness can itself be holy?

The hope of union that helps us persevere today

How Mary and Elizabeth exalt God through their mutual joy

I’m not into the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holiday. But I find a vicarious joy in “rejoicing with those who rejoice.”