You need both prayer and action, but prayer is the foundation for the success of active work. Without prayer, there is no hope of success for without God, we can do nothing.
For real apostles, “prayer and holiness of life remain the two chief ways of acting upon the Heart of God and on the hearts of men” (108). “All true apostolic workers expect much more from their sacrifices and prayers than from their active work.” - Fr. Jean-Baptiste Chautard
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing - John 15:5
You know its good when you have to reread a few times to absorb it all. Though I disagree that we are meant to do nothing, but pray.
You need both prayer and action, but prayer is the foundation for the success of active work. Without prayer, there is no hope of success for without God, we can do nothing.
And prayer without action? Prayer without works?
both, but prayer is the necessary and most important element.