Prayer

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  Word of God  
 
Speak Lord,
you servant is listening.
1 Samuel 3:9
 


God speaks in the silence of the heart, and we listen.
This is prayer.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Come to me.
Jesus; Matthew 11:28
 


Those who love Christ with a sincere love
will tell you that their greatest relief
in the midst of life’s trials
is in their loving conversation with Jesus.

 
St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God has listened;
he has heard the voice of my prayer.
Psalm 66:19
 


God finds his delight in having you speak with him
personally, and in confidence.

 
St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Continue in prayer.
Romans 12:12
 


Pray, hope, and don’t worry.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Put your trust in the Lord.
Psalm 4:5
 


Confidence in God
is the very soul of prayer.

 
Ven. Solanus Casey, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My soul
proclaims the greatness of the Lord.
Mary; Luke 1:46
 


When one devotes all his thoughts
to the praise and service of the Lord,
he proclaims God's greatness.

 
Venerable Bede, 8th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My sheep hear my voice.
Jesus; John 10:27
 


The more time we spend with God's Word,
in prayer,
the easier it will be to recognize his voice.

 
St. Rose of Lima, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray always.
Luke 18:1
 


Prayer is something we can desire
and achieve for ourselves, with the help of God.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 

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