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I'm not a Catholic, but I enjoyed spending some time with Pope Francis' teachings. Lots of short quotes so easy to pick up and put down. I read it in between reading some serious books and it was nice to have a palate cleanser, so to speak, so I wasn't always left with the bad taste that harrowing books give.

“Real joy does not come from possessing material things. It is born from the encounter, from a relationship with others. It is born from feeling accepted, understood, and loved; and it is born from accepting, understanding, and loving others...not because of a passing fancy but because the other is a person too.” #lentenread

This is a beautiful collection, and a beautiful way to conclude it. 💖 I‘m so happy I spotted this little volume on the shelf and took it home with me. #happinessinthislife #popefrancis #prayer #stfaustina #catholicism

The Pope is just so charming. I‘m almost to the end of this book, and I can‘t really count how many times I‘ve smiled to myself about an entry. #happinessinthislife #popefrancis

Now it‘s lunchtime with the Pope. #happinessinthislife #popefrancis

“Just as we need the courage to be happy, we also need the courage to live simply.” This is definitely something I think the world - including me! - can work on taking to heart. #happinessinthislife #popefrancis

Spending the morning at work with the Pope; hoping the Holy Father‘s thoughts help get me through what‘s already shaping up to be a trying day with grace. 🙄 #happinessinthislife #popefrancis

I love the Pope. That‘s all I have to say, really. #happinessinthislife #popefrancis

I had 3 church services in 3 different churches tonight and one this morning. Now it is time to rest, watch A Christmas Story, and enjoy the snow. Because of adrenaline, I decided to do my own Jolabokaflod. I decided on this one. Short sweet selections on joy. Happy Holidays all the Littens out there and I hope all have great December memories.