I Want You to Be Happy, Pope Francis
I Want You to Be Happy, Pope Francis
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I Want You to Be Happy
Finding Peace and Abundance in Everyday Life

Author: Pope Francis

Narrator: Jonathan Keeble

Unabridged: 6 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Faith Words

Published: 02/18/2025


Synopsis

An invitation from Pope Francis to discover the joy, peace, and fulfillment God desires for you.

Happiness is not just a fleeting feeling—it is a deep and abiding sense of peace, love, and purpose that comes from living in harmony with God’s will. In I Want You to Be Happy, Pope Francis speaks directly to your heart, offering wisdom, encouragement, and practical guidance for embracing a life of true joy, no matter your circumstances.

With warmth and compassion, Pope Francis reminds us that God created us for happiness—not the superficial, temporary happiness the world often promises, but the kind that sustains us through every season of life. Through short, powerful reflections, he offers insights on: Finding joy in everyday moments, even in times of hardship Embracing gratitude as a path to deeper fulfillment Strengthening your faith and trust in God’s plan Cultivating love, kindness, and generosity toward others Discovering peace that endures beyond life’s struggles This book is designed to be read in small, meaningful doses or as a daily devotional, allowing you to reflect, pray, and apply its wisdom to your own life. Pope Francis gently encourages you to open your heart to God’s love and to live each day with a renewed sense of purpose and hope.

Above all, Pope Francis wants you to know this: God sees you, loves you, and desires for you to live abundantly. No matter where you are in your journey, I Want You to Be Happy is an invitation to step into the joy and peace that have always been meant for you. Let his words inspire you to open your heart, deepen your faith, and embrace the abundant life you were meant to live.

About Pope Francis

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 17, 1936, the son of Italian immigrants. He was ordained a priest in the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1969 and made a bishop in 1992. He became Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was named a cardinal in 2001. In March 2013 he was elected Bishop of Rome, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Gideon on May 07, 2025

I feel a special connection to this book because I was in the middle of it as my bedside table read when Pope Francis died. Also, he shares my birthday. Unfortunately I didn't find it very substantive. It felt like a mishmash of glib truisms. Certainly, he chooses an appropriate topic - find noble a......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on March 21, 2025

this could almost be written as a devotional about happiness, rather than a book to be read all in one because it is a lot of shortish sections on different topics to do with happiness as a christian. i loved all the wisdom in this book and it really makes me admire pope francis’s outlook on a lot o......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on May 02, 2025

Many thanks to NetGalley and FaithWords for gifting me a digital ARC of this inspirational book by Pope Francis. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars! Pope Francis shares wisdom and encouragement to help readers seek true happiness - and reminds us what true happiness is and is......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on April 06, 2025

Honestly, a very positive read with a simple message to be kind to each other......more