God has created everything in the world for our service:
sea and land, birds and fishes and animals, the plants,
and even the angels in heaven.

 
St. Peter of Alcantra, 16th century

Be merry.
The life of a true Christian should be a perpetual jubilee,
a prelude to the festivals of eternity.

 
St. Theophane Venard, 19th century

The spirit of Advent is one of holy enthusiasm, tender gratitude,
and an intense longing for the coming of the Word of God
in the hearts of the children of Adam,

 
Bl. Idelphonso Schuster, 20th century

You, Lord, have made us for yourself,
and our hearts are restless
until they find their rest in you.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

Rejoice in the Lord.
He is our good, the good that makes us glad.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

This life is a prison, this life is a penance,
and God wants us to rejoice in the remedy.
The remedy is that the Lord is with us, protecting us,
and leading us into the fullness of joy, endless joy,

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 14th century

This is the true reason for our existence,
to be the sunshine of God's love
to be the hope of eternal happiness.
That's all.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

Try to fulfill each day's task steadily and cheerfully.
The life of a true Christian should be a perpetual jubilee,
a prelude to the festivals of eternity.

 
St. Theophane Venard, 19th century