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Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
James 4:8
 


The more we go up and rise Christward
and expose ourselves to the splendor of his light,
the more brilliantly we too,
shall be flooded with his brilliance.

 
Origen, 3rd century

 
 
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Whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive,
if you have faith.
Jesus; Matthew 21:22
 


What an extraordinary thing prayer is;
like a queen, it has access at all times to the Royal Presence,
and can get what it asks for.

 
St. Theresa of Lisieux, 19th century

 
 
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Pray without ceasing.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
 


Blessed is the one who ever keeps within
the memory of God,
for this person is in the world as an angel of heaven,
always rejoicing in the Lord with fear and love.

 
St. Ephraem, 4th century

 
 
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Do not be slow to praise God.
Tobit 12:17
 


To praise God is the soul's joy and delight.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
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Continue in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


If we pray, we will believe;
If we believe, we will love;
If we love, we will serve.

 
St. Teresa of Kolkata, 20th century

 
 
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Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
 


Silence can lead us to God,
and that is why the Evil One constantly tries
to interfere with it.

 
Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century

 
 
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Ask, and you will receive.
Jesus; Matthew 7:7
 


Even though the Lord is with us,
he still wants us to ask for what we desire.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
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God is greater than our hearts.
1 John 3:20
 


However feeble our prayers may be,
God values them highly.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 

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