Harold Brodkey Quotes

I think the Lord's Prayer is a very powerful prayer. And the prayer of St. Francis.

I pray every night, sometimes long prayers about a lot of things and a lot of people, but I don't talk about it or brag about it because that's between God and me, and I'm no better than anybody else in God's sight.

No praying, it spoils business.

Let's get on our knees and pray. I don't know to whom. Is there a patron saint of ballistics gel?

In doing God's work, there is no substitute for praying. The men of prayer cannot be displaced with other kinds of men.

Much prayer, but no piety.

To God your every Want In instant Prayer display, Pray always; Pray, and never faint; Pray, without ceasing, Pray.

Pray to God and say the lines.

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real.

We read of preaching the Word out of season, but we do not read of praying out of season, for that is never out of season.

And that's when I know it's over. As soon as you start thinking about the beginning, it's the end.

Remember to pray fervently.

There should be a parallel between our supplications and our thanksgivings. We ought not to leap in prayer, and limp in praise.

Prayer is the one thing that can conquer God

I guess I should have forgotten about it ages ago, but forgetting isn't something I'm very good at.

Prayer is our essential lifeline to God's throne and heart.

Trying to remember, I have learned, is like trying to clutch a handful of fog. Trying to forget, like trying to hold back the monsoon.

Pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of: Wherefore, let they voice, Rise like a fountain for me night and day.

Prayer is innocence's friend; and willingly flieth incessant 'twist the earth and the sky, the carrier-pigeon of heaven.

It was in His parting sorrow--that Jesus asked His disciples to remember Him; and never was entreaty of affection answered so; for ever since has His name been breathed in morning and evening prayers that none can count, and has brought down some gift of sanctity and peace on the anguish of bereavement, and the remorse of sin.

Yes, I like that word. "More" is a prayer to God, isn't it? Gratitude and plea, all in one.

If you're looking for Jesus Then get on your knees

I am alone, I am all alone, I am completely alone. Grasping this reality, I let go of my bag, drop to my knees and press my forehead against the floor. There, I offer up to the universe a fervent prayer of thanks. First in English. Then in Italian. And then - just to get the point across - in Sanskrit.

Prayer means dependence on the Lord.

Prayer is a cry of distress, a demand for help, a hymn of love.