The desire to pray…
The desire to pray is already a prayer.
–Georges Bernanos (1888-1948)
When praying, I
When praying, I firmly believe
- that God alone is and fills everything, and that He is therefore at my right hand;
- that I am His image; [and]
- that He is an abyss of mercy, the Source of every mercy, and that He Himself has authorized me to pray to Him.
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
Go to the Madonna. Love her! Always say the Rosary. Say it well. Say it as often as you can! Be souls of prayer. Never tire of praying, it is what is essential. Prayer shakes the Heart of God, it obtains necessary graces!
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Prayer is the…
Prayer is the height of our blessings and communion with God; for it is both companionship and unity with God. Just as the eyes of the body are enlightened when they look upon light, so a soul intent on God is illumined and enlightened by his inexpressible light.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
In prayer there is…
In prayer there is nothing to be afraid of, but everything to hope for.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Pray, talk, and listen…
If we are able to speak to our Lord, let us do so; let us praise Him, pray to Him, listen to Him. If we are unable to speak because our voice fails us, let us, nevertheless, stay in the hall of the King and bow down before Him; He will see us there, will graciously accept our patience, and look with favor on our silence… So when you come before the Lord, talk to Him if you can; if you can’t, just stay there, let yourself be seen, and don’t try too hard to do anything else.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
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