Can distractions in prayer increase while one is making spiritual progress? Find out as Father John Bartunek answers a reader’s question.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview Dr. Aaron Kheriaty about his book “The Catholic Guide to Depression” and a multifactored integrated approach to depression.
Cardinal Van Thuan of Vietnam didn’t always think of his physical and spiritual trials as blessings. Find out more about this holy man who was declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis yesterday.
In today’s new video, Dan Burke demonstrates how to set up a sacred space for prayer, in order to help facilitate meditation.
It may sound counter-intuitive but tolerating distractions in the spiritual life can dissuade the enemy from discouraging us in prayer. Listen this week as Dan and Melissa discuss!
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss prayer as a battle and give strategies to combat distractions and other forces that interfere with progress in prayer.
Are we required to kneel during Mass? Why is our posture in prayer important? Answers to these questions and tips for overcoming difficulties in prayer. Dan and Melissa answer questions from listeners.
Where do distractions in prayer come from? How can we know if they are good or bad? What does St Peter of Alcántara teach about meditation and transitions in prayer? Dan and Melissa discuss the book Finding God Through Meditation.
What do monkeys and trees have to do with prayer? Dan and Melissa discuss distractions in prayer and how to avoid it.
If you are ready to get scrappy in your prayer life, we are excited to announce a three-part webinar series on prayer. Find out more here!
