You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 1:6
“The living experience of Christ and of our union with Him is our true reason for hope. Our friendship with the Lord gives zest to our life. We enjoy life with an upright rectitude and are not obliged to censure our joy in any way so as to make it compatible with our faith.”
Luigi Giussani (1922-2005) in “Utopia and the Present” in 30 Days, August-September 1990, 9.
It has been enriching to attend three back to back to back conferences with biblical scholars who have nourished my mind and drawn my heart closer to Christ.
When we take time for such activities, we remind ourselves of the reason for our hope and we add zest to life. It deploys us with great joy.
As people cannot live on food alone but must feed on every word that proceeds from the mouth of God, take some time today or this week to feed yourself spiritually.
Do this so your generosity is seasoned with spiritual food that you have enjoyed and cannot help but want to share with others with hope, zest, and joy.