By room, we understand it to be the room within,
where you hide your thoughts and keep your affections.
This room of prayer is always with you wherever you,
a secret room where only God can see you.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

Keep your soul’s gaze upon God quietly, humbly and lovingly,
without giving way to difficulties or worries.

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

Through prayer we receive a foretaste of heaven
and something of paradise comes down upon us.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

We would receive everything we ask for
if we would ask with living faith and with a pure heart.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

Prayer never leaves us without sweetness.
It is honey that flows into the soul
and makes all things sweet.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed.
Even if sickness distracts from thoughts,
all that is needed is the will to love.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

Prayer is a foretaste of heaven.

 
St. Gerard Majella, 19th century

If we really want to pray,
we must first learn to listen;
for in the silence of the heart God speaks.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century