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Your face, O Lord, do I seek. |
Psalm 27:8 |
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All prayer presupposes a welcoming of the Word of God
and a heart enlightened by faith.
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'They Speak By Silences'; anonymous Carthusian
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May the Lord grant you your heart's desire,
and fulfill all your plans!
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Psalm 20:4 |
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If our petition is to reach heaven,
it must be accompanied by strong desires.
Such was the prayer of the holy disciples
as they awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit.
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St. Louis of Granada, 16rh century
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I am in my Father
and you are in me and I in you.
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Jesus; John 14:20 |
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While praying, keep reminding yourself
that Jesus is looking at you
and you are looking at Him.
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St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century
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Jesus continued in prayer to God. |
Luke 6:12 |
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Speak to God of your life, your plans,
your troubles, your joys and your fears.
In return, God will speak to you
with words that you will understand in your heart.
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St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century
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It is no longer I who live,
but Christ who lives in me. |
Galatians 2:20 |
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If you habitually mediate on God,
your whole soul will be filled with him;
you will learn his expression,
and learn to frame your actions after his example.
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St. Francis de Sales, 17th century
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I trust in you, O Lord,
I say, "You are my God."
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Psalm 31:14 |
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Prayer is hope in action.
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His Holiness, Benedict XVI
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Taste and see that the Lord is good. |
Psalm 34:8 |
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Prayer is savoring God Himself.
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Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century
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The Spirit helps us in our weakness;
for we do not know how to pray
as we ought.
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Romans 8:26 |
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Every authentic prayer
is called forth by the Holy Spirit,
who is mysteriously present
in the heart of every person.
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Pope John Paul II, 20th century
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