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  Word of God  
 
Be transformed
by the renewal of your mind.
Romans 12:2
 


As soon as wrongful thoughts come into your heart,
dash them against Christ.

 
St. Benedict, 6th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray unceasingly.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
 


Desire unceasingly
that life of happiness which is eternal
and ask it of him who is able to give it.

 
St Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Continue in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


It is prayer that moves the world,
that spreads God’s smile and blessing
on every languor and weakness.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Whatever you ask for in prayer,
believe that you have received it,
and it will be yours.
Jesus; Mark 11:24
 


Nothing is equal to prayer;
for what is impossible it makes possible,
what is difficult, it makes easy.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I turn my prayer to you, Lord.
Psalm 69:13
 


Turn to God lovingly in every need
and await his help without anxiety.

 
St. Claude de la Colombiere, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Ask and you will receive.
Jesus; Matthew 7:7
 


Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance;
it is laying hold of his willingness.

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
They all joined together
in continuous prayer.
Acts of the Apostles 1:14
 


God fashions a bond of unity
among those who live for him in his home;
and will he admit into his divine home for all eternity
those who pray.

 
St. Cyprian, 3rd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Where you treasure is,
there will your heart be.
Jesus; Matthew 6:21
 


Follow after the Lord in your thoughts.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

 

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