On prayer...

"Who can persevere the whole day in the praise of God? I will suggest a help. Whatsoever thou doest do well, and thou hast praised God."
--St. Augustine, on Ps.xxxiv., Disc. 2

"If you experience dryness in your meditations or other prayers, do not feel distressed and conclude that God has turned His Face away from you. Far from it. Prayer said with aridity is usually the most meritorious."
--Light and Peace, p.19, B. Quadrupani