We do not say: my father who art in heaven,
nor give me this day my daily bread.
Rather, we pray as a community and not for one individual,
but for all, for the people of God are all one.

 
St. Cyprian, 3rd century

One cannot ask for forgiveness if one has not forgiven.

 
Bl. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century

Call upon God who is your father in heaven.

 
St. Cyprian, 3rd century

A wholehearted love of the Lord;
this is what is means to do the will of the Father.

 
St. Cyprian, 3rd century

Be firm in faith, and steadfast in courage,
ready for God’s will, whatever it may be.

 
St. Cyprian, 3rd century

God is the teacher of harmony, peace and unity.

 
St. Cyprian, 3rd century

Be firm in faith,
and steadfast in courage,
ready for God’s will, whatever it may be.

 
St. Cyprian, 3rd century

Once we have asked God's protection from evil,
and have obtained it,
then we stand secure and safe.

 
St. Cyprian of Carthage, 3rd century