"By the efficacy of mental prayer, temptation is banished, sadness is driven away, lost virtue is restored, fervor which has grown cold is excited, and the lovely flame of Divine love is augmented." -  St. Laurence Justinian

"I do not strive for my salvation with weapons but with patience and humility, in accordance with the doctrine of Jesus Christ." - Blessed Takayama

"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees everything that is done in secret will reward you" - Matthew 6:6