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We will come to them
and make our home with them. |
| Jesus; John 14:23 |
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We have our heaven within us.
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St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 19th century
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It has not entered into our minds
what God has prepared for those who love him. |
| cf.1 Corinthians 2:9 |
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We shall be restored to the likeness of God,
and counted worthy of seeing him face to face.
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St. Ambrose, 4th century
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I shall dwell
in the house of the Lord forever.
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| Psalm 23:6 |
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Heaven is your destination.
There, every drop of earthly bitterness
will be changed into an ocean of sweetness.
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Bl. Henry Suso, 14th century
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We have a dwelling provided for us by God,
a dwelling in the heavens. |
| 2 Corinthians 5:1 |
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Life is to be lived in such a way
that we are not afraid to die.
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St. Teresa of Avila,16th century
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| I go to prepare a place for you. |
| Jesus; John 14:23 |
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May the angels lead you into paradise,
may the martyrs come to welcome you,
and take you to the Holy City,
the new and Eternal Jerusalem.
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'In Paradisum', Latin Liturgy
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The God of all grace has called you
to his eternal glory in Christ. |
| cf. 1 Peter 5:10 |
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Resolve to keep Heaven before your mind,
to be ready to forego everything that can hinder you
or cause you to stray on your journey there.
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St. Francis de Sales, 17th century
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Come to Mount Zion, the city of the living God,
the heavenly Jerusalem. |
| Hebrews 12:22 |
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Turn away from the aimless paths of this life
and reach out to those assemblies in heaven.
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St. Ambrose, 4th century
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You are fellow citizens with the saints
and members of the household of God.
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| Ephesians 2:19 |
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It is good to think about our citizenship in heaven,
and the saints in heaven as our fellow citizens;
then, it is easier to bear the things that are on earth.
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St. Benedicta of the Cross, 20th century
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