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Christ took my hands during Holy Communion, saying: be confident, turn to me in everything, with every joy, problem or query.

The greatest joy in earthly life would be to live wholly united to Christ, at the summit of union, on the mountain of sanctity.

As if bending from a plinth, Our Lady reached out and stroked my head. She delights in those who speak joyfully of her to others.

Within Our Lady's mantle, the joyful soul is fed by Christ, illuminated by His Spirit, and urged to look upwards towards the Father.

Within Our Lady's mantle, the joyful soul is fed by Christ, illuminated by His Spirit, and urged to look upwards towards the Father.

When someone opens their heart to Him, God the Father touches His joyful child, in a marvellous 'custody' and communion, where He allows Himself to be 'captive' to His earthly creature.

Christ is enthroned above us, in glory, at our Novena and Benediction, which is like a heavenly party. Our mother Mary stands joyfully close by.

We who celebrate the joy of all the saints, by our rosary prayers, are not far away from our friends in Heaven.

God is our origin, our Father, our Beloved, our Homeland, our Light and joy, our God: we dwell 'in' Him, in safety, when we are in a state of grace.

Christ pushed aside a curtain and unveiled more of the joys which shall delight those who love Him to the end.

When I praised God for the beauty of the trees at the entrance to the village, and for the evening sky, I heard Him say: 'This is my gift to you.' He added: all true beauty has its source in Him. All good things we enjoy in accordance with His Will are part of His Providential plan for our delight.

God made the world, and gave life to all that lives, and He delights in our delight in the beauty around us, which has its source in Him.

Christ's Holy Mother now lives the 'resurrection life' we hope to enjoy; and she is very close to Christ, and to us.

The Saints of Heaven rejoice in our love for Christ, and in our good actions, because all joy in Heaven is shared.

Whoever praises God with sincerity, conviction and gladness soars high in prayer, confident of being 'held'.

Like Mary, we sometimes have to face the 'burial' of our earthly hopes; yet God can give us lasting joy if we put our trust in Him.

Only in Heaven can God finally demonstrates the fullness of His love for us. If He did this in earthly life, we would die of joy - though He does give extraordinary gifts and joys to those who love Him, in contemplation. So, too, a loving grandfather on earth cannot hug the new child with too much affection, or he would hurt him. He much restrain himself, and show love through his care.

God the Father hides his delight in us, lest He frighten us by the intensity of His joy and affection.

As a loving father increases his child's joy, before a party, by asking her to wait, blindfolded, as preparations are made, so God might hide the joys ahead, for our good.

Time for a Halt: As the pilgrim family uses its provisions, so the Church enjoys light, leadership, food, and means of maintenance and mission.