The Lie About Religion and Happiness - Where True Joy Comes From | Fr. Dan Reehil
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The Lie About Religion and Happiness - Where True Joy Comes From | Fr. Dan Reehil
"The modern world insists that religion restricts freedom and suppresses happiness. Fr. Dan Reehil confronts this cultural lie and reveals a deeper truth: authentic joy is not manufactured—it is given by God.
Pleasure is temporary and dependent on circumstances. Joy, however, is infused into the soul that lives in union with God. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and the witness of Christ, Our Lady, and the saints, Fr. Reehil explains why true joy remains even in suffering, persecution, and sacrifice.
This powerful homily reminds us that faith does not diminish life—it fulfills it. God has “stacked the deck” in our favor through grace, the sacraments, guardian angels, and above all the Eucharist. But these gifts require our participation. Joy grows when we stop focusing on ourselves and begin living for God and His children.
In an age obsessed with pleasure and comfort, this message calls Catholics back to what truly liberates the human soul: a life rooted in God, obedience, and love.
Topics Covered:
The lie that religion destroys happiness
Joy vs. pleasure
Why saints rejoice in suffering
Catholic faith as a liberating force
Advent, rejoicing, and preparation for Christ
Scripture Highlight:
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4)" from the video introduction