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  Word of God  
 
Light shines forth for the just,
and joy for the upright of heart.
Psalm 96:7
 


Cheerfulness prepares a glorious mind
for the noblest of acts.

 
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Rejoice,
because your names are written in Heaven.
Jesus; Luke 10:20
 


We are made exactly as God wants us to be.
Lift your mind above earth’s empty sorrows
to rejoice in the Divine joy.

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
You have put joy into my heart.
Psalm 4:7
 


God wills that our hearts should be lifted high
above the depths of earthly sorrows,
and rejoice in him.

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 14th century

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


God wills that our hearts should be lifted high
above the depths of earthly sorrows,
to rejoice in him.

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord, in your presence there is fulness of joy.
Psalm 16:11
 


In God alone is there true delight, 

and in all our delights, it is this delight 
that we are seeking.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

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


In no way, give way to sadness, the enemy of devotion.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Come to me.
Jesus; Matthew 11:28
 


It is in closeness to Christ that we find our joy.

 
St. John Paul II, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In your presence
there is fullness of joy.
Psalm 16:11
 


Joy with peace is the sister of charity.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 

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