Paul writes of the first Christian communities: Throughout ordeals of hardship, their unfailing joy and extreme poverty overflowed in rich generosity.

The Lord helped those who were proclaiming the good news, and a great number of people believed and turned to God.

John writes: How great a love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called God’s children. And that is what we are!

From the book of Psalms: Find your delight in the Lord, who will give you even more than your heart’s desire.

Paul writes: God is faithful and will give you strength and protect you from the evil one.

O you who are faithful and humble in heart, bless the Lord! Sing God’s praises for ever! God’s love is everlasting.

Someone said to Jesus: I believe! Help my lack of faith.

Peter writes: When Christ suffered, he made no threats but placed his trust in the One who judges justly. He bore our sins in his own body on the cross so that we might die to our sins and live for justice.