In today's episode, Fr. Kirby navigates the intersection of joy and suffering in the Christian faith. He underscores the importance of embracing the cross and being willing to endure hardship for the sake of the Gospel, even in the midst of festive occasions.How can we be ready to embrace suffering, even during a festive time? Share your thoughts in the comments!—Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, December 26, 2023—————————Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church’s rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Let us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)? Books by Father Kirby:https://www.catholiccompany.com/fr-jeffrey-kirby-std/? Podcasts by Father Kirby on current issues:https://www.goodcatholic.com/podcasts/truth-be-bold/?‍♂️Pilgrimages offered by Father Kirby:https://www.pilgrimages.com/frkirby/________________?Subscribe to Our Channel: https://bit.ly/3sX4exh ✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI? See our most recent digital series:https://bit.ly/3vSIkx1? Follow usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcatholicmedia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodcatholicmedia/#MorningOffering #DailyReflections #MorningPrayer #FaithAndSuffering #ChristianMartyrdom #StephenTheMartyr #ChristmasOctaveReflections #EmbracingTheCross #ChristianFaith #BoldWitness #CelebrationAndSuffering #MorningOfferingCommunity