On Gaudete Sunday, we have another reason to rejoice this year: 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of St. Paul VI’s apostolic exhortation on Christian joy, Gaudete in Domino (“Rejoice in the Lord always” ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. After a difficult year, seeking joy this holiday season may feel difficult or insensitive, but experts say it is ...

Both science and Scripture attest to the power of rejoicing, especially when we don’t feel like it. If Bible-reading habits are any indication, many Christians are struggling with anxiety this year.

What is sympathetic joy? Imagine how a loving parent feels seeing their child giggle in playful delight, or rock their spotlight in the school play. Sympathetic joy is about feeling uplifted, ...

Joy – noun: The emotion evoked by well-being, success or good fortune. A state of happiness or felicity. A source or cause of delight. For those of the Christian faith, Advent is a season of waiting ...

Life can be challenging. Amid these challenges, it can be difficult to focus on our own well-being. But what if doing brief and simple exercises each day could gradually build up your potential for ...

Given the state of the world, many of my clients and friends are struggling to find joy—or even hope. Take Jim, for example. He’d been feeling down and “blah,” so he decided to take matters into his ...