Chapter 2 Section 6.2 – Of the necessity of prayer - 11 powers of prayer

 

Extracts from the Dux Spiritualis by the Venerable Louis de Ponte SJ

Chapter 2 Section 6.2 – Of the necessity of prayer - 11 powers of prayer 

 

Page 41 – Great, indeed, says St Laurence Justinian, is the power of prayer which:

1.     contents God

2.     penetrates Heaven

3.     obtains what it demands

4.     terrifies demons

5.     vanquishes enemies

6.     renews energy

7.     strengthens the mind

8.     unites the soul with God

9.     generates devotion and consolation

10. recalls dissipated thoughts

11. and makes us delight to dwell in our own souls:

I would even say that without prayer eternal salvation is beyond our reach.