Theme for week 3 – Joy
1) Joy in God’s Presence
In El Greco’s portrait, the faces of the Holy Family radiate a quiet, interior peace.
What does Joy mean to you & how do you experience it? How does the painting help us understand the Christian idea that joy is found not in circumstances but in God’s presence?
2 Joy and Vulnerability
The infant Jesus is portrayed with tenderness, held in the midst of a humble family.
How does the vulnerability of Christ invite us to look for joy in humility and simplicity rather than power or achievement?
3. Communal Joy
Each figure in the painting contributes to an atmosphere of shared love and devotion.
How do we experience joy differently when it is shared within a community or family of faith, rather than pursued individually?
