This website is the home of Catholics of African descent residing in Dublin. It is an avenue to spotlight and showcase activities within the African Chaplaincy Family, the diocese of Dublin and Catholics Worldwide.
WORDS OF THE HOLY FATHER Christian joy is breath for the Christian. A Christian whose heart is not joyful is not a good Christian. Joy is breath, the way Christians express themselves. It is not something that can be purchased or that we obtain by force, no: it is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. What makes the heart joyful is the Holy. Spirit. Joy is not going through the day laughing. No, it is not that. Joy is not enjoying oneself. No, that is not it. It is something else. Christian joy is peace – peace that resides deep down, peace in the heart, the peace that only God can give. This is Christian joy. It is not easy to maintain this joy. (Homily, Santa Marta 28 May 2018)
