Prayer

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  Word of God  
 
Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
 


Prayer is the longing for God, love to deep for words,
a gift not given by man, but by God’s grace.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord, let my prayer come before you.
Psalm 88:2
 


The most powerful and acceptable prayer
is the prayer that brings the best effects,
those followed by actions.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Ask, and you will receive.
Jesus; John 16:24
 


God is so full of mercy and compassion
that whatever may be the grace
for which we stretch out our hands,
we shall not fail to receive it.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

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


Prayer is a mine never exhausted,
a sky unobstructed by clouds,
a haven unruffled by storms,

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
May the Lord direct your heart.
2 Thessalonians 3:5
 


Prayer fills us with light, strength, and consolation.
It gives us a foretaste of the calm bliss of our heavenly home.

 
St. Rose of Viterbo, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
 O Lord, hear my prayer.
Psalm 102:2
 


Prayer is a secure anchor for those in danger of shipwreck.

 
St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Draw near to God
and he will draw near to you.
James 4:8
 


Prayer is an aspiration of the heart,
a simple glance directed to heaven,
a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trial
as well as joy.

 
St. Therese of Lisieux, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Continue steadfastly in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


Let us not grow tired of prayer.
Confidence works miracles.

 
St. Therese of Lisieux, 19th century

 

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