LIFE OF JOY (happiness, celebration, gladness, feast, blissful day…):
- I have felt a profound joy upon thinking that Christ will never abandon me… (p. 19)
- I live with joy, without any worry or fear neither for the present nor for the future… (p.24)
- I don’t want Leonor to be sad about anything. Now and always, here and over there, our lives will be as one, joyous because of Jesus and suffering for Him. I want Leonor to be happy, very happy convinced that Jesus loves her very much. (p. 26)
- My conviction in the love of God is so great that I live with it in continuous (p. 37)
- I’m very happy in this little corner of Berriz. While my life passes by behind window bars and in strict religious seclusion. Leonor is able to move with ease throughout Argentina. (p. 39)
- I maintain my faithfulness to my intentions and desires. I discover in my inner self, like a gift from God, freedom of spirit and total surrender into his hands. This is the foundation of my peace and (p. 41)
- My current life is new and old at the same time, but has such a special charm that it makes me feel as if I were living in one of the most beautiful and important periods of my life. It’s beautiful because it brings me joy and important because it makes my love grow. (p. 55)
- What a totally blissful day – an exceptional meditation and an indescribable feeling of God that left me renewed and desirous of tirelessly pursuing union with Him. (p. 61)
- May the zeal to unite with God be my life and all of my (p. 61)
- Peace and joy fill my inner self… (p. 94)
- The happiness and the fortitude that they show in their letters is an encouragement to us all. (p. 101)
- In Berriz, we jump for joy with each letter that we receive. (p. 100)
- I pray with all my soul that the Lord, having already chosen them to suffer for His love, gives them fortitude, happiness … (p. 104)
- Jesus is giving them his sweet, happy and sere spirit. (p. 105)
- No matter how dark the horizon becomes, their lives have to remain very light and (p. 105)
- And I’m happy that my post requires me to live detached from everything, especially from my own self-esteem. (p. 107)
- As Mercedarians and redeemers, our attitude must be one of always being happy to give our lives for our brothers and sisters. (p. 122)
- We’ve enjoyed this last letter from Wuhu. Sister Josefina was correct to write with a sense of humor, because if she had told the story about what happened with the soldiers in a serious manner it would have frighten us much more. I’ve thank God for the good spirit and energy that they all have so typical of missionaries. (p.126)
- I’m enjoying myself greatly. I have a good opinion about the community… (p. 160)
- I went through some very difficult times do to the delicate and challenging nature of dealing with economic questions face to face. But I was determined to do so and I even dared to ask the Bishop to put his decision down in writing. It was difficult for me, but now it’s done. I am extremely (p. 162)
- Right away we could perceive Father Vicar in the distance. I tossed my black cape behind so that he could recognize me. What happiness! (p. 169)
- We are enjoying these days very much. They are full of Paschal joy that the Liturgy radiates. (p. 172)
- I’m so happy that the community of Tokyo feels so well attended to by the fathers of the mission who love them more each day. (p. 178)
- Some of the “bars” have disappeared. The community is celebrating the changes with joy and people are seeing this with amazement and warmth. (p. 189)
- I’m overflowing with gratitude. I say a special prayer at night in order to give thanks with gratitude. I no longer have to wish to be useful to the Church. My inner self is prudent and reserved. It feels intense joy, the knowledge of God, and very vivid desires for others to participate in this My soul is in celebration. (p. 193)
- The community is enjoying what it has been achieved to date… (p. 194)
- Now when I think of dying, I’m happy… (p. 198)
- I want to shower on others the happiness that the Lord give me, and go through like Jesus doing good works. (p. 199)
- I’m moved by the joy and unity of the sisters. They are very happy… (p. 214)
- I’ve dedicated all of this afternoon to writing carefully to the Superiors of the communities. I asked all of them to accept their posts with a spirit of faith, trust, happiness, and humility… (p. 225)
- We should accept persecution serenely, with all of its injustices and irritation. We must confront everything with the spirit of Jesus, with happiness and fortitude. (p. 234)
- Today I write to the Superiors encouraging them to carry out their jobs with happiness and encouragement always. (p. 235)
- Bitter day due to the worsening state affairs, burdened with concerns and slow recourse to God. I enjoy giving comfort to others and I enjoy a life in God. (p. 241)
- Feelings of peace and joy, fruit from this morning’s prayer. (p. 241)
- I feel zest and joy from the Christian Prayer of the Divine Office…God gives me an intense desire to live in love with happiness for others… (p. 246)
- I feel joy because I am of God and for God…I happily accept the physical and moral work inherent in my position. I joyfully accept it and I carry it out with a redeeming spirit. (p. 267)
- Joy, expansion, and a widening of spirit… (p. 270)
- I find joy in God, in His praise, in His being, in His nature, and in complying with His will. (p. 271)
- A wonderful meditation on the Blessed Trinity. Joy, abundance, and profound peace. (p. 272)
- After blessing them and seeing them off I can feel their absence, but I’m happy that this small seed from Berriz is extending. (p. 272)
- I live in continuous celebration with God, and Jesus Christ. (p. 274)
- I feel peace and joy for the good spirit that encourages the entire Institute… (p. 274)
- I’m also greatly enjoying the good spirit that motivates all missionaries. (p. 280)
- The knowledge of Christ the Redeemer consumes me and fills me with It’s a new, complete, and deep joy that give me stability and allows me to become established in the very loving God the Father… (p. 281)
- They speak a lot about the school (of Bilbao) and they speak well. It’s incredible how the Lord favors us. I enjoy seeing how happy everyone is. (p. 284)
- Overflowing happiness in the community… (p. 284)
- I want to live cheerfully inside and out…in an act of supreme abandonment. What joy! (p. 301)