Contemplative prayer Quote by Richard Rohr

“Contemplative prayer is natural, unprogrammed; it is perpetual openness to God, so that in the openness his concerns can flow in and out of…

— Ray Simpson

“Prayer is a great heart-easer; it breathes out those distempered passions which, being bound up in others, break out when God at any time…

— William Gurnall

“May my life be a continual prayer, a long act of love.”

— Anonymous

“Do not turn to prayer only in times of grief, suffering and rage. Make prayer a habit whether you are blissful or sorrowful, serene…

— Pooja Ruprell

“Never grow weary of praying. This is essential. Prayer penetrates the heart of God and obtains the graces needed…”

— Wyatt North

“The benefit of prayer is that it guards our thoughts and emotions against becoming overburdened, depressed and worn out.”

— Benjamin Reynolds

“It isn't about how long we pray or how many times we have to bring our minds back when it wanders off. It's about showing…

— Sarah Mackenzie

When one is in very great pain and fear, it is extremely difficult to pray coherently, and I could only raise my mind in…

— Sheila Cassidy

Prayer is looking out from a different set of eyes, which are not comparing, competing, judging, labeling or analyzing, but receiving the moment in…

— Richard Rohr

Prayer is nothing but that complete surrender, complete oneness with Christ. And this is what makes us contemplative in the heart of the world;…

— Mother Teresa

“...it's the prayers you pray when you feel like you want to quit praying that can bring the biggest breakthroughs.”

— Mark Batterson

“I've prayed night and day for God to lead me, guide me, to make me stronger and prepare me. Yet, I am tormented with…

— Ronie Kendig