“Mindful then of our condition, that we are essentially limited and absolutely dependent on the Supreme Being, before everything else let us have recourse to prayer. We know through faith how great is the power of humble, trustful, persevering prayer. [. . .] Prayer, then, and penance are the two potent inspirations sent to us at this time by God.” – Pope Pius XI, Caritate Christi Compulsi #15, 28
