CS 1445: the Third Week of Advent and Joy: Friday

It's the third week of Advent (and time to light the pink candle!). Join us as we discuss joy this week. + MONDAY: The pink candle in our Advent wreaths is also known as the Shepherd's Candle. Find out why this is fitting. + TUESDAY: Joy is not quite a virtue--instead it is a FRUIT of living the virtues. + WEDNESDAY: God created us to be happy...but what is true happiness (joy)? + THURSDAY: The opposite of joy is selfish sadness. Why does focusing on others (and not myself) lead to joy? + FRIDAY: We are so close to Christmas! Today you are challenged to stop thinking about what you are "getting" and instead spend time thinking about how you can be a "giver" instead.   ANNOUNCEMENT: There will be no new episodes of the podcast next week! See you after the New Year!        Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/    Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com