The Church puts prayer in her mouth so that it penetrates the heart. In order for a beggar to receive alms, one must reach out to him; in order for the baby to eat, he must open his mouth. Likewise, a person must stretch out to God in order to attain his grace; one must have an open soul in order to receive His gifts. Prayer is an outstretched hand to receive the grace of God, an open mouth to eat the food of Heaven.
Saint Philaret of Moscow
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