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What does it mean?
Religion should bring joy rather than sadness or severity.
In plain terms
Be cheerful because religion should be joyful.
What can you take from it?
Approach faith with joy and cheer.

Where it applies

  • worship
  • daily practice
  • community

Putting it to work

  • smile more
  • find joy
  • share faith

Questions to consider

  • Is your faith joyful?
  • How do you express religion?

Another view

Solemnity has its place in religious reflection.

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