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  Word of God  
 
Love the Lord with all your heart.
Jesus; Luke 10:27
 


The best prayer
is the one in which there is the most love.

 
St. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 17:8
 


Take care of your soul;
and do not fail to pray when you can.

 
St. John of the Cross, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray always.
Thessalonians 5:17
 


Apply yourself frequently to prayer.

 
The Rule of St. Benedict

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Speak Lord,
your servant is listening.
1 Samuel 3:9
 


Prayer is just conversation with God;
listening to him, speaking with him,
gazing upon him in silence.

 
St. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Continue steadfastly in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


Prayer is the light of the soul, true knowledge of God,
a mediator between God and men.

 
Pseudo Chrysostom, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.
Luke 18:37
 


We need no wings to search for him,
but have only to find a place where we can be alone
and look upon him present within us.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Seek the Lord and his strength.
Psalm 104:4
 


In tribulation, immediately draw near to God with trust
and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.

 
St. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Knock, and it will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7
 


Prayer is the best weapon we possess.
It is the key that opens the heart of God.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 

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