Pope Francis says: the beauty of consecration is JOY. Joy, is the greatest expression of life in Christ and the “greatest witness we can offer the holy people of God whom we are called to serve and accompany on their pilgrimage toward the encounter with the Father.”

Pope Francis noted that: “To be with Jesus is to be joyful,” … It has the capacity to give holiness a sense of humor.” We have a thousand reasons for remaining in joy. Its roots are nourished by listening with faith and perseverance to the Word of God. In the school of the Master we hear: may my joy be in you and may your joy be complete (Jn 15:11) and we are taught how to practice perfect joy. “Sadness and fear must give way to joy: Rejoice… be glad… rejoice with her in joy, says the prophet (Is 66:10). It is a great invitation to joy. Every Christian, are called to be bearers of this message of hope giving serenity and joy, God’s consolation, his tenderness towards all. But if we first experience the joy of being consoled by him, of being loved by him, then we can bring that joy to others.