uttering a single word, and reminding Him of His promise to help us."
Prayer is, indeed, so easy that every one can pray whenever he wishes, not only in health, but even in sickness and in agony of death; for, as long as the dying retain consciousness, they are able to raise their hearts to God in prayer. Moses, burdened with the cares of an immense multitude of an unruly people, Daniel in the lions' den, the three young men in the midst of the fiery furnace, St. Joseph in his workshop, St. Paul in his dungeon, St. Isidore at the plow and caring for his flock — found time to pray and delighted in doing so. We can, if we wish, imitate them amid our daily occupations, however laborious and distracting they may be in themselves. The grace of prayer is a constant grace, for every one can pray at all times; during the day and at night, as the early Christians used to do, according to the testimony of Tertullian. We can pray early and late, in all places, at home and in church, on land and on sea, in private and in public, in all occupations, whether mental or corporal; in all positions, even in walking and in lying down. God is everywhere present, and is ever ready to listen to our petitions for His help.
Prayer, if well made, is infallible in its
