We are being uplifted to greater and greater joy.

Mercy comes from God's goodness and will operate as long as sin afflicts righteous souls.
With His permission we fall, and by His blessed love, His power, and His wisdom we are protected, and by His mercy and grace we are uplifted to greater and greater joy. And He wishes for us to know and love Him through His perfection and mercy, now and forever.

(Juliana of Norwich /1342–1416/, DT 35)