Things, which can't be stolen from another

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season: Sixth Week : Friday*

*Gospel : Jn 16:20-23*

*First Reading : Acts 18:9-18*

*Things, which can't be stolen from another*

*1) No one can steal the art of making honey*

Once a Bird asked a Bee, 'you work so hard, to get honey & people steal that from you, don't you feel sad?'

Bee replied, 'no, becoz they can never steal my art of making honey!'

There are things which we can't steal from another 

*2) No one will take your joy away from you*

In today's Gospel we have a great prophesy in above words 

The Joy which we feel from the Gospel values, no one can steal from our life 

So it is very important to reflect what is that joy which others can't steal from our life 

*3) Joy from Forgiveness*

There is a great joy when we forgive others with a sincere heart 

The joy which we feel when we forgive others can't be explained. It can only be experienced 

So such a joy can't be stolen by anyone in anyway 

That is the power of the joy from forgiveness

*4) Joy from generosity*

Like forgiveness there is a great joy in generosity or in sharing 

When we share God bless us in multiple ways. In addition we also feel a strong joy arising from practicing the value of generosity

*5) Joy from sacrifice and suffering*

Sacrifice and sufferings are very hard. It needs special strength to face in life 

But the end result is always very positive, which creates deeper joy in our life. Such a joy can't be stolen from another 

*6) Other things which can't be stolen from another*

Joy arising from service 

Joy arising from agapeic  love 

Joy arising from truthfulness

Joy arising from faithfulness

Joy arising from humility

Joy arising from smile 

Joy arising from hard work 

Joy arising from spirituality

Joy arising from good works 

*7) The Loss of Joy*

The joy arising from money is stolen when we lose money 

The joy from wealth, property, power, position, authority, pleasure, drugs, and other things, when they are lost or stolen by some one else. 

These things can be easily stolen by someone else

What about my life? 

What is the source of my joy? 

Have I ever experienced the joy of the Gospel values?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*