Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven.
–Saint Ephrem of Syria (c. 306-373)
Prayer is a plant, the seed of which is sown in the heart of every Christian, but its growth entirely depends on the care we take to nourish it. If neglected, it will die.
–Blessed Catherine McAuley (1778-1841)
Without prayer, our faith is weakened, our love grows cold, our hope becomes uncertain.
–Terence Cooke (1921-1983)
Without prayer nothing good is done. God’s works are done with our hands joined, and on our knees. Even when we run, we must remain spiritually kneeling before Him.
–Blessed Luigi Orione (1872-1940)
Prayer is the oxygen of the soul.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Do not forget prayer– it is the life of the soul.
–Saint Nikon of Optina (1888-1931)
