THE
JOYFUL MYSTERIES

First of all, life has its joyful mysteries and joyful moments:

Here are five we all go through:

1) Annunciation Moments: those moments in life when we hear calls, hopes, dreams, possibilities, challenges, angels, deep inner voices, when we hear God calling us to new life – new steps – new visions.

2) Visitation Moments: those small moments and sometimes life changing moments, when another or others enter into our life – or we enter theirs – and we are changed forever.

3) Births: those moments when we or a new baby or Christ arrives on the planet – comes into our view – or is born in our stable. We or they are born and we are re-born and we experience the meaning of Christmas and Bethlehem in our midst – and not just on December 25th.

4) Presentation Moments: those moments when we or others step up to the altar, or the podium, or the desk, or walk onto the stage and we present ourselves or others. Down deep what we are hopefully trying to do is the will of God.

5) Finding Moments: those moments in life, those turning points, when we are surprised to discover God, others, ourselves and the so many gifts God has given and surrounded us with.

Joy to the world, the Lord is here – especially in all the joyful mysteries and moments of life.