We must open ourselves totally to God
and in the quiet of our hearts encounter him.

 
Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century

Throughout the whole of our lives
we may enjoy the benefit that comes from prayer
if we devote a great deal of time to it.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

The gift of grace increases as the struggles increase.

 
St. Rose of Lima, 17th century

The Holy Spirit is the interior master
of Christian prayer.

 
CCC

Prayer is the anchor of those tossed on the sea,
the treasure of the poor, the cure of diseases,
the safeguard of health.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

The best prayer
is to rest in the goodness of God, knowing that
that goodness can reach down to our lowest depths of need.

 
Julian of Norwich, 14th century

A brief lifting up of the heart,
a brief remembrance of God, and act of inner adoration,
even on the run with sword in hand;
these prayers, short as they may be, are pleasing to God.

 
Br. Lawrence of the Resurrection, 17th century

Prayer is indispensable for overcoming trials.
The fragility of human nature can be overcome
by the power coming from the Spirit.

 
Chiara Lubich, foundress of Focolare; 20th century