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  Word of God  
 
Be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
 


If you pray more you will pray better.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
 


Let your thoughts be with the Most High,
and direct your prayers continually to Christ.

 
'The Imitation of Christ'; Thomas a Kempis,15th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My soul thirsts for God,
the living God.
Psalm 42:3
 


In heaven is the fountain of life,
that we should now thirst for in prayer.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Put a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:12
 


The one who prays conquers;
but he who prays not is conquered.

 
St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Give me again the joy of your help.
Psalm 51:14
 


Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit,
and raises one to heaven.

 
St. Ephraem, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Rest in the Lord
and wait patiently for him.
Psalm 37:7
 


Where there is peace and meditation,
there is neither anxiety nor doubt.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The word is near you...
Romans 10:8
 


The beginning of prayer is Scripture;
We listen to God speak, and then we speak to him...
and he listens.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Have a tender heart
and a humble mind.
1 Peter 3:8
 


Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy.

 
St. Ephraem, 4th century

 

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