Prayer

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I will give you rest.
Jesus; Matthew 11:28
 


Prayer is a rest, a relaxation…
to come in total simplicity to the one whom one loves.

 
cf. St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 20th century

 
 
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Persevere in prayer.
Romans 12:12
 


Prayer flows from listening to Jesus,
from reading the Gospel.

 
St. Leopold Mandic, 20th century

 
 
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Rejoice in the Lord always.
Philippians 4:4
 


Do not give in to sadness,
for it is the enemy of devotion.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

 
 
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Your face, O Lord, do I seek.
Psalm 27:8
 


Our failure to realize that 'Someone is there'
is the root of all our problems in prayer.
Keep reminding yourself that Jesus is looking at you,
and you are looking at him.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
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Peace I give you.
Jesus; John 20:21
 


Stay quiet with God.

 
St. Charles Borromeo, 16th century

 
 
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Speak, Lord,
you servant is listening.
1 Samuel 3:10
 


There is so much good you can do
if you listen to God in the silence of your heart.

 
St. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
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May the Lord direct your heart.
2 Thessalonians 3:5
 


Keep your heart lifted to heaven
and you will draw down the divine light
that must guide you.

 
Bl. Marie Riviere, 19th century

 
 
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Be persevering in your prayer.
Romans 12:12
 


Prayer lifts the soul into the heavens
where it hugs God in an indescribable embrace.

 
Homily of Pseudo-Chrysostom, 5th century

 

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