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Pray, lifting up holy hands.
1 Timothy 2:8
 


Our prayer should be humble, fervent, resigned, persevering,
and accompanied with great reverence.

 
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, 16th century

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


Our greatest need is to be silent before this great God.
The only language he hears is the silent language of love.

 
St. John of the Cross, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Walk in the light of the Lord.
Isaiah 2:5
 


Prayer is the light of the soul.

 
Pseudo-Chrysostom, 5th century

 
 
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The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5
 


When we feel overwhelmed,
we can always cling to the anchor of prayer,
which puts us back in God’s hands and the source of our peace.

 
Pope Francis, 21st century

 
 
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Pray without ceasing.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
 


Prayer is the light of the soul.

 
Pseudo-Chrysostom, 5th century

 
 
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My peace I give you.
Jesus; John 14:27
 


Prayer gives joy to the spirit
and peace to the heart.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
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My help shall come from the Lord.
Psalm 121:2
 


Everything begins with prayer,
in the silence of our hearts.

 
St. Teresa of Kolkata, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Continue in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


Pray a great deal,
and you will avoid a multitude of faults.

 
Bl. Anne Marie Rivier, 19th century

 

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