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  Word of God  
 
Lord, save me.
Psalm 7:1
 


Christ has willed that prayer should work no evil,
and has given it all power over good.

 
Tertullian, 2nd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Cast all your cares upon God
because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
 


Our prayers will never go to waste.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Your face, Lord, will I seek.
Psalm 27:8
 


Prayer is the longing for God;
a gift not given by man but by God’s grace.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

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


We would receive everything we asked for,
if we would ask with living faith and a pure heart.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Persevere in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


Prayer is the oxygen of the soul.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Be still.
Psalm 46:10
 


Leave room for reflection and silence.
Enter into yourself and leave behind all noise.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I have called you friends.
Jesus; John 15:15
 


Prayer is nothing more than
being on terms of friendship with God.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In the shadow of your wings
I sing for joy.
Psalm 63:7
 


Prayer is a wine that gladdens our hearts.

 
St. Anthony of Padua, 13th century

 

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