Prayer

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  Word of God  
 
Continue in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


A simple method of prayer consists in this:
place yourself in the presence of God,
and ask his assistance.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Be vigilant at all times and pray.
Jesus; Luke 21:36
 


In order to he vigilant, to pray always,
it is necessary to be anchored in love:
that is, to love God’s will,
and every neighbor he sends our way.

 
Chiara Lubich, foundress of Focolare; 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I trust in the goodness of God
Psalm 52:8
 


It gives more praise to God, and more joy,
if we pray steadfast in love, trusting in his goodness;
than if we ask for everything our thoughts can name.

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
We should pray always
and not give up.

cf Luke 18:1
 


Do not be afraid of trouble or misfortune,
for prayer will protect you and sustain you
in all circumstances.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God is good to the soul that seeks him.
Lamentations 3:25
 


Prayer is the desire for God, an indescribable devotion
not given by man, but brought about by God’s grace.

 
Pseudo-Chrysostom, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Come to me
you will find rest.
Jesus; Matthew 11:28
 


Give yourself a some time to converse with God,
and take your rest in him.

 
St. Anselm, 10th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Taste and see
that the Lord is good.
Psalm 34:8
 


The best prayer
is to rest in the goodness of God.

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
You in me, and I in you.
Jesus; John 14:20
 


Prayer is nothing else than
being on terms of friendship with God.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 

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