web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:28:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri - Episodes Tagged with “Scripture Scholar” https://allthingscatholic.fireside.fm/tags/scripture%20scholar Tue, 24 Sep 2019 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 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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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.

Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

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