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Rejoice in the Lord,
exult you just.
Psalm 32:11
 


To go to heaven is to go to God.

 
Bl. John Henry Newman, 19th century

 
 
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Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.
Jesus; Matthew 6:20
 


In heaven, we shall live and not be able to die,
for we shall enjoy eternal glory,
life that was purchased for us by our Savior’s death.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

 
 
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Seek the things which are above
where Christ is seated
at the right hand of God.

Colossians 3:1
 


Let us fasten our thoughts on the glory
which is stored up for us.

 
St. Valerian, 5th century

 
 
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Have unity of spirit, sympathy,
love of the brethren.
1 Peter 3:8
 


In heaven there will be no look of indifference,
because all the saints owe so much to one another.
No envious glances will be cast,
because the happiness of each is the happiness of all.

 
St. Therese of Lisieux, 19th century

 
 
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In your presence there is fulness of joy,
in your right hand
are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 16:11
 


Whatever is delightful is found in heaven,
in superabundance.

 
St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century

 
 
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It has not entered the human heart,
what God has prepared for those
who love him.
cf. 1 Corinthians 2:9
 


Heaven consists in the complete satisfaction of desire,
for there the blessed will be given more than they wanted
or hoped for.

 
St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century

 
 
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The dead will be raised imperishable,
and we shall be changed.
1 Corinthians 15:52
 


The bodies of the saints
will therefore rise again free from any defect,
from every deformity, and from every corruption,
encumbrance, or hindrance.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
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In the midst of the congregation
I will praise you.
Psalm 22:2
 


Heaven consists in perfect praise.

 
St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century

 

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