On today’s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen join to discuss difficulties in mental prayer.

• What is Mental prayer?

• Tim - My desire to sin sometimes feels stronger when I pray. Why would that be?

• Ann - Is it selfish to ask for healing for yourself?

• Break 1

• Henry - God seems remote to me. How can God hear me and my prayer?

• Diane - Prayer is important and I love what you are saying.

• Break 2

• Eddie - It is hard to have a relationship with God.

Show Notes:

Fr. Eric’s recommendations of books to foster mental prayer:

The Gospel of Matthew

Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales

The Way by St. Josemaria Escriva

In Conversation with God (7 book series): https://scepterpublishers.org/products/in-conversation-with-god-7-volume-set?_pos=1&_sid=be1a2b127&_ss=r