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Prayer Quotes by Pope Francis

49 Prayer quotes by Pope Francis

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Pope Francis reminds us that prayer is a daily conversation with the Lord, not just a Sunday ritual. He urges us to pray for one another and for those who serve, linking prayer to acts of compassion like feeding the hungry. In suffering, he says prayer becomes an even stronger help.

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The Rosary is a school of Prayer. The Rosary is a school of Faith.

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Let us pray for peace: peace in the world and in each of our hearts.

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Whoever does not pray to God, prays to the devil.

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You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. That's how prayer works.

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Christ is always faithful. Let us pray to be always faithful to him.

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Let us always pray for one another.

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The key that opens the door to the faith is prayer.

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In these times of suffering prayer is of even more help,

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Let us keep the flame of faith alive through prayer and the sacraments: let us make sure we do not forget God.

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The mystery of the Cross, a mystery of love, can only be understood in prayer. Pray and weep, kneeling before the Cross.

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Prayer is all-powerful. Let us use it to bring peace to the Middle East and peace to the world.

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The Christian life is not limited to prayer, but requires an ongoing dedication and courage born of prayer.

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A Christian who does not pray for those who govern is not a good Christian.

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The Lord speaks to us through the Scriptures and in our prayer. Let us learn to keep silence before him, as we…

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Today is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Let us work and pray.

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Support your priests with your love and prayers, that they may always be shepherds after Christ’s heart

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In the face of so many wounds that hurt us and could lead to a hardness of heart, we are called to…

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Through prayer, charity and humility before God, people receive a heart which is firm and merciful, attentive and generous, a heart which…

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A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern. But what is the…

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And now I would like to give the blessing, but first - first I ask a favor of you: before the Bishop…

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First, we can pray in communion with the Church on earth and in heaven. Let us not underestimate the power of so…

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The parish is the presence of the Church in any given territory, an environment for hearing God's word, for growth in Christian…

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When evangelizers rise from prayer, their hearts are more open; freed of self-absorption, they are desirous of doing good and sharing their…

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Mary joins us, she fights at our side. She supports Christians in the fight against the forces of evil. Especially through prayer,…

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The annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation will offer individual believers and communities a fitting opportunity to reaffirm…

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I have decided to proclaim for the whole Church... a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East,…

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Let us not grow tired of knocking at God's door. Let us go to the heart of God through Mary, our whole…

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I pray the breviary every morning. I like to pray with the psalms. Then, later, I celebrate Mass. I pray the Rosary.…

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When exhaling this air, we announced Jesus Christ risen by the same Spirit. No one can live without breathing. It is the…

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I then greet and cordially thank you all, dear friends belonging to other religious traditions; first of all the Muslims, who worship…

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Our families need to ask for the gift of the Spirit! Through prayer, even in the busiest times, we give time back…

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When the Lord wants to give us a mission, wants to give us a task, He prepares us. He prepares us to…

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He who doesn't pray to the Lord prays to the devil.

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Lord, with so much violence in Iraq, may we persevere in our prayer and generosity.

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Prayer, humility, and charity toward all are essential in the Christian life: they are the way to holiness.

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Let us learn from Christ how to pray, to forgive, to sow peace, and to be near those in need.

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Let us pray for all good and faithful priests who dedicate themselves to their people with generosity and unknown sacrifices.

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I join the March for Life in Washington with my prayers. May God help us respect all life, especially the most vulnerable.

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May each family rediscover family prayer, which helps to bring about mutual understanding and forgiveness.

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Miracles happen. But prayer is needed! Prayer that is courageous, struggling and persevering, not prayer that is a mere formality.

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I entrust this Twenty-second World Day of the Sick to the intercession of Mary. I ask her to help the sick to bear their…

Certain realities in life are only seen through eyes that are cleansed through our tears. Let us learn how to weep