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  Word of God  
 
Let my prayer
come before you like incense.
Psalm 141:2
 


Prayer is incense that gives us the greatest pleasure.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

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


Prayer is the force that moves the world.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Our help is in the name of the Lord.
Psalm 124:8
 


Prayer is powerful;
it fills the earth with mercy.

 
St. Frances X. Cabrini, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray always.
Romans 12:12
 


Never tire of praying.
Prayer shakes the heart of God,
it obtains necessary graces.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
As a deer longs for running streams,
I yearn for you, my God.
Psalm 42:1
 


Prayer is a longing for God, love too deep for words.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Know the Lord.
Hebrews 8:11
 


In order to know God we must think of him often;
and when we come to love him
we shall then also think of him often,
for our heart will be with our treasure. 

 
The Practice of the Presence of God', Br. Lawrence, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Let my prayer come before you like incense.
Psalm 141:2
 


Prayer ascending from the faithful heart
is like incense rising from the altar.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
 


Prayer is fundamental, because without prayer,
it is not possible to do good.
Faithfulness to prayer will lead to enlightenment
and union with Christ.

 
The Way of a Pilgrim' 19th Century Russian Classic

 

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