Prayer

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  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

 
 
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Whoever remains in me and I in him
will bear much fruit.
Jesus; John 15:5
 


Nothing is more powerful than a person who prays.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The eyes of the Lord
are upon those who love him.
Sirach 34:16
 


Pray so that you're trusting God.
He will defend you and do what is best for you.

 
'The Imitation of Christ'; Thomas a Kempis,15th century

 
 
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Continue in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
 


Pray with perseverance, with faith,
with calmness, and serenity.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Look to the Lord.
Psalm 105:4
 


The highest good...
is prayer and conversation with God,
because it means that we are in God’s company
and in union with him.

 
Pseudo-Chrysostom, 5th century

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


If you pray more you will pray better.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
 


Let your thoughts be with the Most High,
and direct your prayers continually to Christ.

 
'The Imitation of Christ'; Thomas a Kempis,15th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My soul thirsts for God,
the living God.
Psalm 42:3
 


In heaven is the fountain of life,
that we should now thirst for in prayer.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 

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