Episode 457

When Prayer Is Hard: Wisdom from St. Catherine of Siena

April 28th, 2026

14 mins 41 secs

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About this Episode

Distraction, dryness, boredom, and discouragement are common in prayer. In this special pilgrimage episode, Dr. Sri stands in the home of St. Catherine of Siena—just outside the room where she spent years in deep prayer. Drawing from her wisdom, Dr. Sri explores why prayer can feel so difficult and what to do about it.

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