Even the angels in heaven are glad when a person managed to conquer the title of a winner. Jesus needs fighters and winners. Jesus wants to pass the torch of His victory on Mount Calvary to us, His people. He needs fighters so that through them He may deliver the world from Satan’s rule.

You, my dear, are one of these fighters! You are part of God’s soldiers on earth, fighting together with the heavenly host, for the Gospel’s victory.

You shall be blessed! For tomorrow, you will become part of the heavenly host, and be welcomed with chants of victory. Pray and watch till the moment when God’s messenger will come and take you “home” to God.

(Translation from: Preot Iosif Trifa, Oglinda inimii omului, Editura Oastea Domnului, Sibiu, 2009, p. 81)