"And let us be assured that it is not in many words, but in the purity of heart and tears of compunction that we are heard. For this reason prayer ought to be short and pure, unless, perhaps it is lengthened by the inspiration of divine grace."
Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 20

"For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy."
St. Therese of Lisieux

"For the rosary is a very commendable form of prayer and meditation."
GRATA RECORDATIO" Pope John XXIII, SEPTEMBER 26, 1959