“God may turn his ears from prattling prayers or preaching prayers but never from penitent believing prayers.”

“We may as well not pray at all as offer our prayers in a lifeless manner.”

“Those who trade with heaven by prayer grow rich by quick returns.”

“Real prayer seeks an audience and an answer.”

“O heavenly Father,protect and bless all thingsthat have breath: guard themfrom all evil and let them sleep in peace.”

“When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology? Have we kept something to ourselves which should be discussed with ...”

“God help us to live slowly:To move simply:To look softly:To allow emptiness:To let the heart create for us.Amen.”