Pray, even if you feel nothing, see nothing. For when you are dry, empty, sick or weak, at such a time is your prayer most pleasing to God, even though you may find little joy in it. This is true of all believing prayer. — Saint Julian of Norwich (1342-1416)
Prayer is the deliberate and persevering action of the soul. It is true and enduring, and full of grace. Prayer fastens the soul to God and makes it one with his will, through the deep and wide working of the Holy Spirit.
— Saint Julian of Norwich (1342-1416)
Sometimes it seems that we have been praying a long time and still do not have what we ask. But we should not be sad. I am sure that what our Lord means is that either we should wait for a better time, or more grace, or a better gift.
— Saint Julian of Norwich (1342-1416)
Remember how important it is for you to have understood this truth — that the Lord is within us and that we should be there with Him.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-82)
We find rest in those we love, and we provide a resting place in ourselves for those who love us.
–Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)
I know by myself how incomprehensible God is, seeing I cannot comprehend the parts of my own being.
–Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)
