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Such is our dependence upon God that we are obliged not only to do everything for His sake, but also to seek from Him the very power. This happy necessity of having recourse to Him in all our wants, instead of being grievous to us, should be our greatest consolation. What a happiness is it that we are allowed to speak to Him with confidence; to open our hearts and hold familiar conversation with him, by prayer! God Himself invites us to it.
–François Fénelon (1651-1715)
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The more you devote yourself in prayer the more you will do well in your work.
–Saint John Baptist de la Salle (1651-1719)
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Show the great love you have for Jesus by being eager to talk with him in prayer.
–Saint John Baptist de la Salle (1651-1719)
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There is only one way to perfection and that is to pray, if anyone points in another direction then they are deceiving you!
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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Prayer purifies us, reading instructs us. Both are good when both are possible. Otherwise, prayer is better than reading.
— Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560-636)
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God guides all by the action of His grace. Therefore, do not be lazy or lose heart, but call to God day and night to entreat to send you help from above to teach you what to do.
–Saint Anthony of the Egypt (c. 251-356)
