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  Word of God  
 
God is love.
1 John 4:8
 


God is love and His love is the secret of our happiness.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI

 
 
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Rejoice in the Lord.
Psalm 33:1
 


Be humble, be simple, and bring joy to others.

 
St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I have spoken to you,
that my joy may be in you,
and that your joy may be full.
Jesus; John 15:11
 


Lord, when I am completely united to you,
there will be no more sorrows or trials;
full of you, my life will be complete.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

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


To possess God is the joy of joys.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

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


Leave sadness to those in the world.
We who work for God should be lighthearted.

 
St. Leonard of Port Maurice, 18th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Remain in my love.
Jesus; John 15:9
 


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

 
Bl. John Paul II, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Ask, and you will receive,
that your joy may be full.
Jesus; John 16:24
 


Desire unceasingly that life of happiness
which is nothing if not eternal,
and ask it of him who alone is able to give it.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Come into the Lord's presence with singing!
Psalm 100:2
 


Your heart must rejoice beyond words,
soaring into an immensity of gladness,
unrestrained by syllabic bonds.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 

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