Lose yourself completely in God, rest on his divine breast, adore him, and, if you cannot say a word, that’s even better. Remain continually in prayer, recollected in God. Love speaks little and expresses itself more in silence. One loving word is enough: “Father! Great Father! Goodness! Love!” One word is enough to hold a loving soul for a long time in prayer.
— Saint Paul of the Cross (1694-1775)