1. The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and

lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept

his offer of salvation are set free from sin,

sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With

Christ joy is constantly born anew. In this Exhortation

I wish to encourage the Christian faithful

to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization

marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths 

for the Church’s journey in years to come.

 (Evangelii Gadium 1)