Spiritual joy arises from
purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer. ~ St. Francis of Assisi
It is essential to begin the
practice of prayer with a firm resolution of persevering in it. ~ St. Teresa
of Avila
We should have frequent
recourse to prayer, and persevere. God wishes to be solicited. He is not
weary of hearing us. The treasure of His graces is infinite. We can do
nothing more pleasing to him than to beg incessantly that He bestow them
upon us. ~ St. John Baptist de la Salle
There is certainly nothing
mare useful than prayer. ~ St. Vincent DePaul
Prayer well made gives much
pleasure to angels, and therefore it is much assisted by them; it gives
great displeasure to the devils, and therefore is much persecuted and
disturbed by them. ~ St. John Chrysostom
Prayer is the gate through
which all the graces of God come to us. ~ St. Teresa
When we have to speak to
others on spiritual matters, we ought first speak of them to God in prayer,
and empty ourselves of our own spirit, that we may be filled with the Holy
Spirit. ~ St. Vincent de Paul
One should consider that he
[when praying] stands in the presence of a God, and speaks with a Lord
before whom the angels tremble from awe and fear. ~ St. Mary Magdalen de'
Pazzi
If the soul chooses, she may
remain always in prayer…realizing, in the midst of our occupations, that we
are doing the will of God in each, and in rejoicing and being glad that it
is so. ~ St. Alphonsus Rodriguez
God is a spring of living
water which flows inceasing into the hearts of those who pray. ~ St. Louis
de Montfort
Whoever is wakeful and prayerful in the night, in this
visible darkness he is surrounded by an invisible light. ~ St. Ephraem of
Syria
The more we pray, the more we wish to pray. Like a fish which
at first swims on the surface of the water, and afterwards plunges down, and
is always going deeper; the soul plunges, dives, and loses itself in the
sweetness of conversing with God. ~ St. John Vianney
Don't give in to discouragement. If you are discouraged it is
a sign of pride because it shows you trust in your own powers. ~ Saint
Mother Teresa
When we have once placed ourselves entirely in the hands of
God, we need fear no evil. If adversity comes, He knows how to turn it to
our advantage, by means which will in time be made clear to us. ~ St.
Vincent de Paul
We should not bear it with bad grace if the answer to our
prayer is long delayed. Rather let us because of this show great patience
and resignation. Whether, therefore, we receive what we ask for, or do not
receive it, let us still continue steadfast in prayer. For to fail in
obtaining the desires of our heart, when God so wills it, is not worse than
to receive; for we know not as He does, what is profitable to us. ~
St.
John
Chrysostom
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If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the
poor. If you wish God to anticipate your wants, provide those of the needy
without waiting for them to ask you. ~
St. Thomas
of Villanova
During the course of the day, recollect as often as you can
that you stand in the presence of God. Consider what He does and what you
are doing. You will find His eyes turned towards you and perpetually fixed
on you with an incomparable love. ~ St. Francis de Sales
You tell me you do not have the time to give two or three
hours to prayer; who asks you to do so? No one can be excused from
ejaculations because it can be made while coming and going about one's
business. Recommend yourself to God the first thing in the morning, protest
that you do not wish to offend Him, and then go about your affairs,
resolved, nevertheless, to raise your spirit to God, even amidst company. ~
St. Francis de Sales
There are many who say to the Lord, "I give myself wholly to
Thee, without any reserve," but there are few who embrace the practice of
this abandonment, which consists in receiving with a certain indifference
every sort of event, as it happens in conformity with Divine Providence, as
well afflictions as consolations, contempt and reproaches as honor and
glory. ~ St. Francis de Sales
Dismiss all anger and look into yourself a little. Remember
that he of whom you are speaking is your brother, and, as he is in the way
of salvation, God can make him a Saint, in spite of his present weakness. ~
St. Thomas
of Villanova
Help yourself during this troubled period by reading holy
books. In prayer and meditation it is ourselves who speak to the Lord, while
in holy reading it is God who speaks to us. ~ Saint Padres Pio
Nothing restrains anger, curbs pride, heals the wound of
malice, bridles self-indulgence, quenches the passions, checks avarice and
puts unclean thoughts to flight, as does the name of Jesus. ~ St. Bernard
Visits to the Blessed Sacrament are powerful and
indispensable means of overcoming attacks of the devil. Make frequent visits
to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and the devil will be powerless against
you. ~ St. John Bosco
A lamp is not lighted by itself, so the human soul does not
give light to itself but calls out to God: " You indeed, O Lord, give light
to my lamp." ~ St. Augustine
He who prays most receives most. ~ St. Alphonsus Liguori
How often I have failed in my duty to God, because I was not
leaning on the strong pillar of prayer! ~ St. Theresa of Avila
He who trusts in himself is lost. He who trusts in God can
do all things. ~ St. Alphonsus Liguori
If He who was without sin prayed, how much more ought
sinners to pray? ~ St. Cyprian
Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is
merciful and will hear your prayer...Prayer is the best weapon we have; it
is the key to God's heart. ~ Saint Padre Pio
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