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Apr 2024
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What It Means to Rejoice

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What does it mean to rejoice? How do you continue to rejoice even in the midst of struggle? According to Dr. Edward Sri, Mary offers an extraordinary example of what it means to rejoice. Dr. Sri explores some of the key moments of Mary’s life and reveals how she rejoiced in each one. He offers practical advice on how we too can rejoice throughout our lives.

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Take time to rejoice at every Communion. Don’t go through the motions at Mass. Take time to rejoice like Mary and marvel over the mystery that my God is dwelling within the walls of my soul.

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