Prayer – an encounter with Christ

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; in a word, something noble, supernatural, which enlarges my soul and unites it to God.
St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, Autobiographical writings (Story of a Soul), C 25r

Mental prayer is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us.
St. Teresa of Avila, Autobiography, 8

Prayer of Pope Benedict XVI

O my Lord Jesus,
we gaze on you as a baby
and believe that you are the Son of God,
who became man
in the womb of the Virgin Mary… Read the rest

Prayer of Father Cyril

O Infant Jesus, I run to You,
begging You through Your Holy Mother
to save me in this need,
for I truly and firmly believe
that Your Divinity can defend me… Read the rest

Little Crown chaplet to the Child Jesus

Jesus himself taught the Venerable Margaret of the Most Holy Sacrament, a French Discalced Carmelite (died 26 May 1648 in the Carmel in Beaune) to pray this short rosary. He asked her to make it known among the faithful and promised special graces to those who meditate on the mysteries of God's childhood through this chaplet… More