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Prayer Quotes by Saint John Chrysostom
- Prayer should be the means by which I, at all times, receive all that I need, and, for this reason, be my daily refuge, my…
- The potency of prayer hath subdued the strength of fire; it hath bridled the rage of lions, hushed anarchy to rest, extinguished wars, appeased the…
- Prayer is an all-efficient panoply, a treasure undiminished, a mine which is never exhausted, a sky unobscured by clouds, a heaven unruffled by the storm.…
- We pray not to inform God or instruct Him but to beseech Him closely, to be made intimate with Him, by continuance in supplication; to…
- Whether or not our prayer is heard depends not on the number of our words, but on the fervor of our souls.
- It is simply impossible to lead, without the aid of prayer, a virtuous life.
- What prayer could be more true before God the Father than that which the Son, who is Truth, uttered with His own lips?
- Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness.
- You can set up an altar to God in your minds by means of prayer. And so it is fitting to pray at your trade,…
- Whether, therefore, we receive what we ask for, or do not receive it, let us still continue steadfast in prayer. For to fail in obtaining…
- It is possible to offer fervent prayer even while walking in public or strolling alone or seated in your shop ... while buying or selling…
- You cannot pray at home, like you can at church, where there is a great multitude; where exclamations are cried out to God as from…
- We should not bear it with bad grace if the answer to our prayer is long delayed. Rather, let us, because of this, show great…
- Yet, when we must put aside our wrath, quench our envy, soften our anger, offer our prayers, and show a disposition which is reasonable, mild,…
More Prayer Quotes
- Never pray for justice, because you might get some. — Margaret Atwood
- In a world of prayer, we are all equal in the sense that each of us is a unique person, with a… — Wystan Hugh Auden
- Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you. — Saint Augustine
- The desire is thy prayers; and if thy desire is without ceasing, thy prayer will also be without ceasing. The continuance of… — Saint Augustine
- There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. — Teresa of Avila
- For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God. — Teresa of Avila
- A soul which gives itself to prayer, either much or little, should on no account be kept within narrow bounds. — Teresa of Avila
- I don't know what heavy penance I would not have gladly undertaken rather than practice prayer. — Teresa of Avila
- Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the… — Teresa of Avila
- Those who give themselves to prayer should in a special manner have always a devotion to St. Joseph; for I know not… — Teresa of Avila
- A beginner must look on himself as one setting out to make a garden for his Lord's pleasure, on most unfruitful soil… — Teresa of Avila
- Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone… — Teresa of Avila