Our lives in Christ are meant to be filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit and praise of the Father who raised Christ from the dead. Listen to the joy and praise of God in today's readings even in the midst of life's challenges. Our savior comes to us so that we might live in Him and receive life from Him. Joy and praise aren't the result of never being tested or experiencing difficulties in life, but pour forth naturally from a heart with living faith in God's plan and presence in all circumstances.