Happy life

 The Gospel: Blessed are the poor...

Blessed are the hungry...

Do not worry about tomorrow; you will have your own clothes and food...

Of course, we must work hard and not take things for granted. We should learn from St. Benedict and work every day to earn our bread.

But even while living a life of hard work, we should not be extravagant. For example, buying famous brands, too many clothes, or luxury skincare products is wrong.

The hungry refer to those who always fast. They will not indulge their cravings, eating many sweets, snacks, or meats. They will not go to eat out frequently. They will not go to fine dining restaurant. They will save money and practice dietary austerity.

You might think, "I always fast, I don't wear beautiful clothes, so is that my life in this secular world very painful?"

No, I am very happy. Although I have only a few friends and don't communicate much with my family, my happiness comes from prayer, meditation, reading the holy books ,doing good works, and attending Mass.

Medjugorje Mary said that those devoted children who truly pray and fast (that is, those who follow Our Lady's advice to confess their sins often and live a pure life) will experience the joy of Heaven in this life . She said to obtain this truly happy life one must pray. Of course, Our Lady also said that no one can enter Heaven without suffering. Our Lady told St. Bernadette, "I promise you  happiness, but you will only experience it in eternal life."

Therefore, life has both joy and sorrow. It is not always sorrowful, nor is it always joyful.

Prayer, solitude, attending Mass, doing good deeds, meditating on the Passion of Jesus, reading the Holy books, following the Gospel (the Epistles of St. Paul are only for reference; we should first follow the Gospel of Jesus), evangelization, voluntary work... These things will keep you so busy that you won't allow yourself to think negative things. You will feel very happy if you do these. If you have spiritual marriage ( or called mystical marriage)with Jesus like the nuns and the priests, you will feel much more happier.

Spiritual marriage ( mystical marriage) : those who enter the secular institute can be espoused to Jesus , just like priests and nuns