Fear Not 220

Good morning, dear friends, and welcome to this new day on September 17, 2026. As the first light filters through our windows, I want to share a beautiful promise that can set the tone for whatever lies ahead. The verse for today reminds us that everlasting joy shall be upon their heads, and they shall obtain joy and gladness, with sorrow and sighing fleeing away. Life right now can feel heavy for so many. We scroll through updates about economic pressures, health uncertainties, or division in our communities, and it is easy to carry quiet worries into our mornings. Maybe you are facing a tough decision at work, a strained relationship at home, or simply the fatigue of keeping up with everything. These moments are real, yet they do not have the final word. The words from Isaiah invite us to picture joy not as a passing feeling but as something placed gently upon us, like a crown that stays even when circumstances shift. It is the kind of gladness that arrives in small, steady ways: the warmth of a morning cup of coffee, a kind text from a friend, or the simple act of stepping outside for fresh air. Over time, these quiet gifts add up and push back the weight we sometimes feel. Today, let us carry this hope into our routines. When news of the world stirs anxiety, we can pause and remember that joy is promised to those who trust. When personal challenges arise, we can look for the glimmers of grace already present. This does not mean ignoring pain; it means letting the promise of gladness walk alongside us, turning ordinary hours into spaces of renewed strength. As we move through our day, may we notice the ways sorrow begins to lift and gladness takes its place. You are not alone in this journey. There is a steady light guiding us forward, one that turns our focus toward hope rather than fear. #FearNot220 #162of220 #Catholic

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