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  Word of God  
 
I go and prepare a place for you.
Jesus; John 14:2
 


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

 
St. Theophane Venard, 19th century

 
 
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They saw only Jesus.
Matthew 17:8
 


Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus
who is your guide to the heavenly country
where he is leading you.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
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It has not entered into the mind of man
what God has prepared for those who love him.
1 Corinthians 2:9
 


In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth
will be seen to be no more serious than one night
in an inconvenient hotel.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
We will come to them
and make our home with them.
Jesus; John 14:23
 


We have our heaven within us.

 
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
It has not entered into our minds
what God has prepared for those who love him.
cf.1 Corinthians 2:9
 


We shall be restored to the likeness of God,
and counted worthy of seeing him face to face.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I shall dwell
in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 23:6
 


Heaven is your destination.
There, every drop of earthly bitterness
will be changed into an ocean of sweetness.

 
Bl. Henry Suso, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
We have a dwelling provided for us by God,
a dwelling in the heavens.
2 Corinthians 5:1
 


Life is to be lived in such a way
that we are not afraid to die.

 
St. Teresa of Avila,16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I go to prepare a place for you.
Jesus; John 14:23
 


May the angels lead you into paradise,
may the martyrs come to welcome you,
and take you to the Holy City,
the new and Eternal Jerusalem.

 
'In Paradisum', Latin Liturgy

 

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