The joy that liturgy awakens in the hearts of Christians is meant for all humanity, especially for the poorest, in this case, those most deprived of joy. It is to those who are undergoing trials, who are hurt by life, orphans of joy, that the Lord's word turns in a special way. The invitation to joy is not a dull message, nor an ineffective sedative, but a prophecy of salvation, a message of redemption...
(Benedict XVI, December 17, 2006)