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| Rejoice always. |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:16 |
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The devil is most happy
when he can snatch from a servant of God true joy of the spirit.
If joy of the spirit fills the heart,
the serpent shoots his deadly venom in vain.
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St. Francis of Assisi, 12th century
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| In your presence there is fullness of joy. |
| Psalm 16:11 |
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Jesus is our endless joy.
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St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century
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Lord, I will be glad,
and rejoice in your love.
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| Psalm 31:8 |
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Try to fulfill each day’s task steadily and cheerfully.
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St. Theophane Venard, 19th century
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Serve the Lord with gladness,
come into his presence singing for joy. |
| Psalm 100:2 |
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Joy, with peace,
is the sister of charity.
Serve the Lord with laughter.
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St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century
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Take delight in the Lord
and he will give you the desires of your heart. |
| Psalm 37:4 |
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If you desire to be happy
make God your final and ultimate goal.
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The Imitation of Christ; Thomas a Kempis, 15th century
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| No one will take your joy from you. |
| Jesus; John 16:22 |
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Leave sadness to those in the world.
We who work for God should be lighthearted.
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St. Leonard of Port Maurice, 17th centur
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| Love the Lord, all you faithful. |
| Psalm 31:24 |
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Be joyful and happy;
for this is the true mark of the Spirit of God
who wishes that we should serve him
in peace and contentment.
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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, 17th century
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| That your joy may be full. |
| Jesus; John 15:11 |
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In heaven, the joy and gladness of one
will be as great as the joy of all.
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St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century
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