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One foggy night I was walking the dogs down the lane and…

“One foggy night I was walking the dogs down the lane and heard the geese, very close overhead, calling, calling, their marvellous strange cry, as they flew by. I think that is what our own best prayer must sound like when we send it up to heaven.” quote by Madeleine L'Engle
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““One foggy night I was walking the dogs down the lane and heard the geese, very close overhead, calling, calling, their marvellous strange cry, as they flew by. I think that is what our own best prayer must sound like when we send it up to heaven.””

Madeleine L'Engle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Prayer should be heartfelt, soaring, and unique, like the cry of geese in flight.

In simple terms: Prayer is a personal, soaring call.

Key Takeaway

Speak authentically to the divine.

Themes

faith nature creativity

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • worship services
  • nature walks

Key Concepts

spirituality poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does nature shape your spiritual practice?
  • What does a “best prayer” feel like?
A Different Perspective

Some may find poetic language inaccessible.

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