17-Dec-13 - Pope Francis: The Church Is a House of Joy, Not a Refuge for Sad People [EWTN]

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Addresses Faithful on Gaudete Sunday During Angelus VATICAN CITY, December 16, 2013 (Zenit.org) - Addressing the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis…

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Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:5

…Blessed are ye that weep now: for you shall laugh. Luke 6:21

All things have their season, and in their times all things pass under heaven…A time to weep, and a time to laugh. A time to mourn, and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:1,4
 
I understand the message and all, but the Church is also definitely a refuge for sad people.
 
McCall1981 said:
I understand the message and all, but the Church is also definitely a refuge for sad people.
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In order that they may be comforted, filled with hope and one day laugh again. The Church heals or, perhaps better, God gives the Church a gift for healing and through the Church heals humanity or the human family.
 
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