God is a spring of living water
which flows unceasingly
into the hearts of those who pray.

 
St. Louis de Montfort, 18th century

Seeking the face of God in everything,
everyone, everywhere, all the time,
and seeking his hand in every happening;
that is contemplation.

 
St. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

Give yourself a little leisure to converse with God,
and take your rest a while in him.

 
St. Anselm, 12th century

In the measure you desire him,
you will find him.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

Prayer fills us with light, strength and consolation,
and gives us a foretaste of the calm bliss
of our heavenly home.

 
St. Rose of Viterbo, 13th century

Think frequently of God's love,
ardently desire his love,
speak often about him, and meditate on his words.

 
Bl. Henry Suso, 14th century

We need continual prayer to keep our hearts clean,
for a clean heart becomes the tabernacle of God.

 
St. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

Those who love Christ with a sincere love
will tell you that their greatest relief
in the midst of life’s trials
is in their loving conversation with Jesus.


 
St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century