Prayer

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I thirst for God, the living God.
Psalm 42:2
 


If you want to pray without ceasing,
never cease to long for God.
The continuation of your longing
is the continuation of your prayer.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
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Continue in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


Prayer is the force that moves the world.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
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Ask and you will receive.
Jesus; Matthew 7:7
 


God will grant what we ask or something better.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
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Let my prayer
come before you like incense.
Psalm 141:2
 


Prayer is incense that gives us the greatest pleasure.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Devote yourselves to prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


Prayer is the force that moves the world.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Our help is in the name of the Lord.
Psalm 124:8
 


Prayer is powerful;
it fills the earth with mercy.

 
St. Frances X. Cabrini, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray always.
Romans 12:12
 


Never tire of praying.
Prayer shakes the heart of God,
it obtains necessary graces.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
As a deer longs for running streams,
I yearn for you, my God.
Psalm 42:1
 


Prayer is a longing for God, love too deep for words.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 

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