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Know the Lord.
Hebrews 8:11
 


In order to know God we must think of him often;
and when we come to love him
we shall then also think of him often,
for our heart will be with our treasure. 

 
The Practice of the Presence of God', Br. Lawrence, 17th century

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


Prayer ascending from the faithful heart
is like incense rising from the altar.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
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Be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
 


Prayer is fundamental, because without prayer,
it is not possible to do good.
Faithfulness to prayer will lead to enlightenment
and union with Christ.

 
The Way of a Pilgrim' 19th Century Russian Classic

 
 
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You are the light of the world.
Jesus; Matthew 5:14
 


The battery a Christian uses to generate light
is simply prayer. 

 
Pope Francis

 
 
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O God, be gracious to me
and hear my prayer.
Psalm 4:1
 


In your prayer,
call on the Lord constantly and never lose heart.

 
'The Way of a Pilgrim', Russian Classic on Prayer

 
 
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O God,
be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
Psalm 4:1
 


In your prayer,
call on the Lord constantly, and never lose heart.

 
'The Way of a Pilgrim', Russian classic on prayer

 
 
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Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation,
be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
 


Prayer is a cry of gratitude and love
in times of sorrow as well as joy.

 
St. Therese of Lisieux, 19th century

 
 
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Jesus would often
slip away to the wilderness and pray.
Luke 5:16
 


Every day,
when your heart especially feels the loneliness of life,
pray.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 

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