Prayer

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  Word of God  
 
My heart is steadfast, O God.
Psalm 57:7
 


The highest good is prayer and conversation with God,
because it means that we are in God’s company,
in union with him.

 
Pseudo-Chrysostom, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
O God, hear my prayer.
Psalm 4:1
 


We are so poor that we have nothing;
but if we pray, we are no longer poor.

 
St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray always.
Romans 12:12
 


When we practice faith, hope and charity
with continued desire, 
we pray always. 

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Ask and you shall receive.
Jesus; John 16:24
 


Ask for great things
and the little things shall be added for you.
Ask for heavenly things and the earthly things
shall be added for you.

 
Origen, 3rd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Your Father knows what you need
before you ask.
Jesus; Matthew 6:8
 


God wants us to exercise our desire through our prayers,
so that we may be able to receive
what he is preparing to give us.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
To you, Lord, I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8
 


Don’t let a day go by without praying a little.
Prayer is a duty, but also a joy.

 
St. John Paul II, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
 


It is prayer that moves the world,
that heals the sick, that sanctifies work,
that spreads God smile and blessing in every weakness.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Ask and you shall receive.
Jesus; John 16:24
 


We can receive nothing
unless it is given from above.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 

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