web01.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:53:57 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri - Episodes Tagged with “Prayer Life” https://allthingscatholic.fireside.fm/tags/prayer%20life Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0400 Join well-known theologian and author Edward Sri for weekly insights on understanding and living out the Catholic faith. Delve deeper into the Bible, prayer time, virtue, relationships, marriage and family and culture with practical reflections on all things Catholic. Don't just go through the motions. Live as an intentional Catholic, a disciple of Jesus Christ. en episodic Ascension Join well-known theologian and author Edward Sri for weekly insights on understanding and living out the Catholic faith. Delve deeper into the Bible, prayer time, virtue, relationships, marriage and family and culture with practical reflections on all things Catholic. Don't just go through the motions. Live as an intentional Catholic, a disciple of Jesus Christ. no ascension press, ascension, ascension presents, scripture, edward sri, dr. edward sri, bible, jesus, catholic, catholic church, catholicism, ascension catholic faith formation, ascension catholic, all things catholic, christianity, religion, catholic faith, everyday catholic, being catholic, catholic life, dr. sri podcast, catholic podcast, dr.sri podcast, faith, god, jesus, roman catholic, bible study, catholics, christian, bible, catholic bible, Ascension podcasts@ascensionpress.com When God Feels Far Away in Prayer https://allthingscatholic.fireside.fm/152 60245837-1881-4b90-bfad-fafc897f321e Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Do you ever have moments or seasons in life when you don’t feel close to God? Although dryness in prayer can be frustrating and defeating, it is a natural part of our relationship with God. Today, Dr. Sri offers us advice to navigate those times when God feels far away, and encourages us to remain faithful no matter how we may feel in prayer. 19:30 no Do you ever have moments or seasons in life when you don’t feel close to God? Although dryness in prayer can be frustrating and defeating, it is a natural part of our relationship with God. Today, Dr. Sri offers us advice to navigate those times when God feels far away, and encourages us to remain faithful no matter how we may feel in prayer. Snippet from the Show “One act of trust at such moments, gives greater glory to God than hours passed if prayer is filled with consolations.”- St. Faustina _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox. ascension press, ascension, scripture, edward sri, dr. edward sri, bible, jesus, catholic, catholic church, catholicism, prayer, faith, catholic faith, Jesus Christ, God, Christ, prayer life, faithfulness, trust in God, dryness in prayer, when God feels far away, emptiness in prayer, not feeling God, not feeling anything in prayer, consolations, St. Faustina, Diary of St.Faustina, Fr. Jacques Phillipe, restlessness in prayer, fruitful prayer, perseverance in prayer, Do you ever have moments or seasons in life when you don’t feel close to God? Although dryness in prayer can be frustrating and defeating, it is a natural part of our relationship with God. Today, Dr. Sri offers us advice to navigate those times when God feels far away, and encourages us to remain faithful no matter how we may feel in prayer.

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“One act of trust at such moments, gives greater glory to God than hours passed if prayer is filled with consolations.”- St. Faustina
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“One act of trust at such moments, gives greater glory to God than hours passed if prayer is filled with consolations.”- St. Faustina
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]]> Struggles in Prayer https://allthingscatholic.fireside.fm/107 4fa9a66e-38dc-4816-aca7-7f20576a6190 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 02:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Every faithful Catholic goes through a season where prayer is difficult. Whether you’re unable to feel God’s presence, get easily distracted, or find yourself avoiding prayer altogether, Dr. Edward Sri points out four reasons why we may struggle in prayer, and what we can do to persevere and build an ever-stronger relationship with God. 23:06 no Every faithful Catholic goes through a season where prayer is difficult. Whether you’re unable to feel God’s presence, get easily distracted, or find yourself avoiding prayer altogether, Dr. Sri points out four reasons why we may struggle in prayer, and what we can do to persevere and build an ever-stronger relationship with God. 4 Reasons We Struggle with Prayer 1. Sin - if we haven’t repented of our sins, it will be difficult to pray. 2. The devil - the enemy knows how important prayer is for the faithful and he will do everything he can to get you to not pray. 3. Humility - God may be trying to humble us. 4. God wants to draw out our desire for him. Tips for Prayer * Focus on the very beginning of prayer to set the tone. * Say God’s name with reverence when you make the Sign of the Cross. * Set an intention for your prayer time. * Offer the prayer time up to God. prayer, catholic, scripture, dry prayer, praying, catholic prayers, prayer life, adoration, jesus Every faithful Catholic goes through a season where prayer is difficult. Whether you’re unable to feel God’s presence, get easily distracted, or find yourself avoiding prayer altogether, Dr. Sri points out four reasons why we may struggle in prayer, and what we can do to persevere and build an ever-stronger relationship with God.

4 Reasons We Struggle with Prayer

  1. Sin - if we haven’t repented of our sins, it will be difficult to pray.
  2. The devil - the enemy knows how important prayer is for the faithful and he will do everything he can to get you to not pray.
  3. Humility - God may be trying to humble us.
  4. God wants to draw out our desire for him.

Tips for Prayer

  • Focus on the very beginning of prayer to set the tone.
  • Say God’s name with reverence when you make the Sign of the Cross.
  • Set an intention for your prayer time.
  • Offer the prayer time up to God.

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]]> Every faithful Catholic goes through a season where prayer is difficult. Whether you’re unable to feel God’s presence, get easily distracted, or find yourself avoiding prayer altogether, Dr. Sri points out four reasons why we may struggle in prayer, and what we can do to persevere and build an ever-stronger relationship with God.

4 Reasons We Struggle with Prayer

  1. Sin - if we haven’t repented of our sins, it will be difficult to pray.
  2. The devil - the enemy knows how important prayer is for the faithful and he will do everything he can to get you to not pray.
  3. Humility - God may be trying to humble us.
  4. God wants to draw out our desire for him.

Tips for Prayer

  • Focus on the very beginning of prayer to set the tone.
  • Say God’s name with reverence when you make the Sign of the Cross.
  • Set an intention for your prayer time.
  • Offer the prayer time up to God.

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