Prayer

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My heart is ready, O God,
my heart is ready.
Psalm 57:7
 


Prayer is an act of love,
words are not needed;
all that is needed is the will to love.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray, lifting up holy hands.
1 Timothy 2:8
 


Prayer is a cry of gratitude and love
in the midst of trial, as well as in joy.

 
St. Therese of Lisieux, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Seek the Lord.
Psalm 104:4
 


We must pray perseveringly, and with great love.

 
St. Teresa of Kolkata, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray always.
Thessalonians 5:17
 


Prayer is the light of the spirit;
prayer from the heart, not confined to fixed times or periods,
but continuous throughout the day and night.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
We should pray always...
Luke 18:1
 


Prayer is an offering that belongs to God
and is acceptable to him.

 
Tertullian, 2nd century

 
 
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Continue steadfastly in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


Prayer is the root, the fountain,
and the mother of a thousand blessings.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray unceasingly.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
 


Prayer gives the armor of patience
to those who suffer, who feel pain, who are distressed.

 
Tertullian, 2nd century

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


Stay quiet with God.

 
St. Charles Borromeo, 16th century

 

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