God’s presence

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  Word of God  
 
As for me, it is good to be near God.
Psalm 73:28
 


The best way to meet God is to stand very still,
without frustration or anxiety, and wait for him.
He will come if you are waiting for hIm.

 
Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Behind and before you encircle me;
you rest your hand upon me.
Psalm 139:5
 


God is closer to us that we are to ourselves.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I am with you always.
Jesus; Matthew 28:20
 


Not for one moment
does the Lord turn his eyes away from us.

 
Servant of God, Luis Maria Martinez, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Stay with us, Lord.
Luke 24:29
 


Stay with us, Lord Jesus,
for with you our journey presses on
and from the blind alleys of mistrust
the amazement of joy is reborn.

 
Pope Francis, 21st century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Lord is near to all who call on him.
Psalm 145:18
 


God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I am with you.
Isaiah 41:10
 


All things stand in God’s presence.

 
St. Clement of Rome, 1st century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Remain in my love.
Jesus; John 15:9
 


The past no longer counts for the Lord.
What counts is the present, and being attentive
and ready to repair what has been done.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5
 


Put off your burdensome business,
make a little space free for God,
and rest for a little time with him.

 
St. Anselm, 12th century

 

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