Cyprian Quotes

The constant habit of perusing devout books is so indispensable, that it has been termed the oil of the lamp of prayer. Too much reading, however, and too little meditation, may produce the effect of a lamp inverted; which is extinguished by the very excess of that ailment, whose property is to feed it.

My hectic work schedule does not often permit me time to visit temples, but my conversations with God don't depend on idol worship. Inside my heart, I have developed and sustained a direct communication with Him.

I don't pray enough, but I pray more now. Every morning at six o'clock have a half hour of meditation before the Blessed Sacrament. I pray with others too.

Get into the habit of dealing with God about everything.

To pray well is the better half of study.

If you want to be holy then you must give time to God and not just intend to.

I speak to God every day.

I listen and talk to God daily.

Through prayer, fasting, and studying, God will answer.

I can honestly say I am a Christian, but my spirituality has been developed on the road and is based on my experiences with God.

I think one thing is that prayer has become more useful, interesting, fruitful, and... almost involuntary in my life.

Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious.

When you cease from labour, fill up your time in reading, meditation, and prayer: and while your hands are labouring, let your heart be employed, as much as possible, in divine thoughts.

I enjoy going to church.

I used to read five psalms every day - that teaches me how to get along with God. Then I read a chapter of Proverbs every day and that teaches me how to get along with my fellow man.

I've taught a lot about prayer over the years and how it is really just talking to God.

Prayer doesn't just change things - it changes us. If we are diligent in seeking God, slowly and surely we become better people.

As any Christian would understand, I feel church is sacred. For me, it is the place I worship, where I learn about God and feel closest to Him each week.

I know that I pray a lot, and I take time for myself.

I'm trying to make sure that for myself and for my family, I'm staying as close to the heart of God that I possibly can.

I do devotion in the morning. I pray and I read the word.

It's very important to have that prayer life. It's very important to communicate always.

I gave my heart to Jesus when I was five-years-old and since then it's been a special relationship. To me it's not a religion; it's just talking to God, reading his word, and doing my best to honor him in everything I do.

Think of God more often than thou breathest.

Read the Bible daily. Make it part of your everyday business to read and meditate on some portion of God's Word. Gather your manna fresh every morning. Choose your own seasons and hours. Do not scramble over and hurry your reading. Give your Bible the best, and not the worst, part of your time. But whatever plan you pursue, let it be a rule of your life to visit the throne of grace and the Bible every day.