Happiness:
What it is and how to obtain it
Happiness is what everyone seeks but few truly understand.
​What, ultimately, satisfies? Is happiness merely a feeling, or is there something more profound at its core?
Unless you know what happiness is, it's hard to have it.
In this three hour workshop based on the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas and the works of Joseph Pieper you will explore happiness and dive deep into the heart of earthly, and heavenly, joy, by learning of the processes and dynamics of truly relishing life.
Sign up your Parish & schedule a time
We will travel to your Western North Carolina parish to present this free, inspiring talk.
After this talk you will be able to identify:​
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The 4 pillars of happiness - Uncovering the elements that constitute true happiness.
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How to enjoy life's good things
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The State of Being Happy: Understanding what it means to be truly content.
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The 4 principle distractions to happiness.
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Daily Practices: Simple yet powerful actions to align your life towards sustained happiness.
What you will get from the theology of happiness
Inspiration to See the Beauty in All Things
Develop an artist’s eye for the sacramental nature of the world, recognizing the magnificence of God’s presence in everyday life.
A Renewed Perspective on Challenges
​Explore why earthly satisfaction is incomplete and find peace in accepting the inevitability of some unhappiness, while maintaining hope in divine fulfillment.
A Greater Love for the season of Lent
Lent is a time for redemptive suffering. However, this does not mean it is a time of unhappiness. Learn what the great philosophers of old have to say about about great happiness amidst suffering.
Clarity on the Nature of God’s Generosity
Reflect on areas where you struggle to trust in God’s abundance and learn to embrace a Christian optimism grounded in His boundless goodness.
Catholic Practices for Lasting Joy
Discover habits rooted in Scripture and tradition, such as daily contemplation, adoration, and gratitude, that deepen your spiritual life and bring lasting joy.
A Deeper Understanding of True Happiness
Discover the profound meaning of happiness as the fulfillment of your human nature, and learn to distinguish it from fleeting pleasures and worldly substitutes.
About john immel
Instructor
From mathematician at Harvard, to Muslim in Morocco, to meditating yogi, John found Jesus after a personal crisis left Him in deep need of the Lord. Returning to his roots in the Catholic Church, John now uses his passionate academic skills to present Catholic philosophy & theology in engaging, practical language for modern use.
John lives in Asheville, NC with his wife and 8 kids. He is also the director of joyfulbelly.com, a popular website dedicated to natural health. He is passionate about helping the ‘spiritual but not religious’ crowd rediscover and appreciate the wisdom of Catholic unity in the Body of Christ.
About noble Cross
At Noble Cross Academy, we are dedicated to providing a classical Introduction to God, Reality & the Spiritual World. Our goal is to bring joy & excellence through clear understanding of the medieval, Catholic vision of reality and the person. What makes people happy? What is good, true, & beautiful?
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