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  Word of God  
 
Devote yourselves to prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


Prayer is a partnership, and union with God.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
If you ask anything of the Father,
he will give it to you in my name.
Jesus; John 16:23
 


In goodness and gentleness,
the Father gives his graces to those
who approach him with undivided hearts.

 
St. Clement of Rome, 1st century.

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In you, O Lord, I take refuge.
Psalm 31:1
 


Prayer is more powerful than all the devils.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Walk in the light of the Lord.
Isaiah 2:5
 


Prayer is the light of the spirit;
a gift not given by man but by God’s grace.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray always.
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century
 


Prayer stands before God as an honored ambassador.

 
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

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Speak Lord, your servant is listening.
1 Samuel 3:9
 


God is always speaking to us. Listen to him.

 
St. Teresa of Kolkata, 20th century

 

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