2 November 2023
Seven characteristics are required in prayers. Prayer should be
faithful, in accordance with the scripture: “Whatever you pray for, believe
that you already have it, and it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24) then prayer
should be pure, after the example of Abraham, who drove the birds away from his
sacrifice. (Genesis 15:11) Third, it should be just. Fourth, it should be
heartfelt, since “the heartfelt prayer of a just person works very powerfully.”
(James 5:16) fifth, it should be humble. Sixth, it should be fervent (these
last two characteristics you see in the mustard seed.) And seventh, it should
be devout.
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
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