“The joy of the gospel fills the

hearts and lives of all who

encounter Jesus. Those who accept

his offer of salvation are set free

from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness

and loneliness. With Christ joy is

constantly born anew... I invite all

Christians, everywhere, at this very

moment, to a renewed personal

encounter with Jesus Christ, or at

least an openness to letting

him encounter them; I ask all

of you to do this unfailingly each

day.” EVANGELII GAUDIUM,

Pope Francis