The Right Reverend of Barbados Bishop Michael Maxwell wants to remind Barbadians that joy can be found all around even in these times of gun violence and hardship.
He says with God in our hearts people can overcome many things and experience true joy, which is not the same thing as happiness.
The Anglican Bishop also called on people to let love radiate to their fellowman as they celebrate Christmas.
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