Rejoice, Tree of life. Rejoice, the spring of grace and immortality, the fountain sealed by the Holy Spirit.Rejoice, the protector of the afflicted, the delivery from the curse, you through whom JOY was revealed to the world.

Ephrem the Syrian + 373 Doctor of the Church

Strong is your power over the One who arose from you, Jesus-Christ, the Son of the Living God.Rejoice, you are my strength in my weakness, my wealth  in my poverty, my relief in my pain.

 Fulfill my prayer, ô You, mere Joy for each of us !