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  Word of God  
 
The Lord has done great things for us;
we are filled with joy.
Psalm 126:3
 


The fullness of Joy is to behold God in everything.

 
Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
That your joy may be full.
Jesus; John 16:24
 


Being happy with God means loving like Him,
helping like Him, giving like Him, serving like Him.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I find my joy in the Lord.
Psalm 104:34
 


Lord, free us from sin
and bring us to the joys that last forever.

 
Roman Liturgy

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The righteous will shine like the sun.
Matthew 13:43
 


Rejoice in the hope of eternity,
not in the fading flower of vanity.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Light dawns for the righteous,
and joy for the upright in heart.
Psalm 97:11
 


Lord, free us from sin
and bring us to the joys that last forever.

 
Roman Liturgy

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord,
Give me again the joy of your salvation.

Pslam 51:12
 


It is characteristic of God and his angels
that in their activity they give true joy and spiritual exultation,
while removing the sadness and affliction
that the enemy excites.

 
Spiritual Exercises; St. Ignatius of Loyola, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Enter into the joy of your master.
Matthew 2:21
 


It is only in heaven that joy will be unfailing,
and rejoicing unchanging, and perpetual.

 
Bl. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My spirit rejoices in God, my savior.
Luke 1:47
 


Jesus is our endless joy.

 
St. Teresa of the Andes, 20th century

 

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