If He who was without sin prayed, how much more ought sinners to pray? (St. Cyprian of Carthage) Do nothing at all unless you begin with prayer. (St. Ephraem the Syrian, Doctor of the Church) May prayer be our refuge in every necessity, and penance our safeguard against sin. (Gueranger) Pray, pray, pray; prayer is the key to the treasures of God. It is the weapon of combat and of victory in every battle for good over evil. (Pope Pius XII) The more a man is deficient in wisdom, weak in strength, borne down with trouble, prone to sin, so ought he the more to fly to Him who is the never-ceasing fount of light, strength, consolation, and holiness. (Pope Leo XIII, Divinum Illud Munus, 1897) The spiritual life, however, is not limited solely to participation in the liturgy. The Christian is indeed called to pray with others, but he must also enter into his bedroom to pray to his Father in secret; furthermore, according to the teaching of the apostle, he must pray without ceasing. (Second Vatican Council) Redouble your prayers so that God might be with you in a greater abundance of grace, fighting and triumphing with you. Accompany your prayers with the practice of the Christian virtues, especially charity toward the needy. Seek Gods mercies with humility and perseverance, renewing every day the promises of your baptism. (Pope Leo XIII, Custodi Di Quella Fede, 1892)
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