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  Word of God  
 
That your joy may be full.
Jesus; John 15:11
 


That is the reason Jesus came.

 
St. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord, bless your servant
and I shall live.
Psalm 119:17
 


God wants our hearts to be free and happy.

 
St. Magdalene of Pazzi, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
These things I have spoken
that my joy may be in you.
Jesus; John 15:11
 


God promises us joys and pleasures;
they are joys certain, inexpressible, and eternal.

 
St. Theophane Venard, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In God, our hearts find joy.
Psalm 33:21
 


While on earth, you are already in heaven
if you love the Lord.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
A generous person will be made glad.
Sirach 40:14
 


Joy is a sign of our generosity.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Rejoice in the Lord always.
Philippians 4:4
 


Sadness is the enemy of devotion.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Cry out with joy to the Lord.
Psalm 100:1
 


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

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The joy of the Lord
is our strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
 


Turn your eyes to spiritual joys
so that you may learn to rest
in the light and contemplation of God.

 
St. Albert the Great, 13th century

 

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