Pope Francis recently published Gaudete et Exsultate, in English, “Rejoice and Be Glad”, a new Apostolic Exhortation “on the call to holiness in today’s world”. The title comes from Matthew 5:12, “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven”, an expression which follows the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10) which are at the heart of this document.
At St. Thomas More Church, we have been studying this document. More details here.
Here are recordings of the discussions. I apologize that Week 1 is missing!
Chapter 2 – Two Subtle Enemies of Holiness
Chapter 3 – In the Light of the Master
Chapter 4 – Signs of Holiness in Today’s World
Chapter 5 – Spiritual Combat
Here is the text from Galatians Chapter 5 which we used to reflect upon Pope Francis’ discussion of the influence of Satan: