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Whenever in the midst of joys we are able to show
forth even a ray of the joy that comes from Heaven,
our hearts are more deeply satisfied, and our
happiness is more complete. (Letters 3)

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I am glad that spiritual joy is flourishing among the
sons of St. Joseph. (Letters 168)

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We must remain in a spirit of holy joy and be content
with everything, even with our failures, because they

humble us. (Writings 193)
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Let us be content even with not being content. All that
matters is that God is content. (Writings 183)

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Let us be firmly convinced that gloom always comes from
the devil. (Letters 19)

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The thought that others do not love us is a temptation
and an affliction of spirit. God loves us, and this should

be enough. (Writings 197)
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A priestly soul is something great in the eyes of the world,

of the angels, and of God Himself. (Letters 23)
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Let us love the cross, for it is the cross that must lead us

into Heaven. (Writings 209)
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Sic Maria dilexit mundum ut Filium suum unigenitum
daret: Mary loved the world so much that she sacrificed
for it her only Son. (Writings 343)