Prayer is to the spiritual life what the beating of the pulse and the drawing of the breath are to the life of the body.
From James 5:16: “Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.”
John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was an English theologian, philosopher, and writer.
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and I’ve further posited…teardrops from the soul are equivalent to blood drops from the body.
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Thank you for sharing back. A few weeks ago you mentioned your use of John Henry Newman’s writings. They have blessed me as well.
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Happy the add substance when I can, I remain a fan of all your post . Many blessings…
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