On todayâs show, Fr. Eric Nielsen join to di

What is Mental prayer?

Tim - My desire to sin 

Ann - Is it selfish to ask for healing for you

Break 1

Henry - God seems remote

Diane - Prayer is important and I love what yo

Break 2

Eddie - hard to have a relationship with God 

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

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen join to discuss difficulties in mental prayer.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>What is Mental prayer?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Tim - My desire to sin sometimes feels stronger when I pray. Why would that be?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ann - Is it selfish to ask for healing for yourself?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Henry - God seems remote to me. How can God hear me and my prayer?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Diane - Prayer is important and I love what you are saying.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Eddie - It is hard to have a relationship with God.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Show Notes:
Fr. Eric&rsquo;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): <a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/in-conversation-with-god-7-volume-set?_pos=1&amp;_sid=be1a2b127&amp;_ss=r">https://scepterpublishers.org/products/in-conversation-with-god-7-volume-set?_pos=1&amp;_sid=be1a2b127&amp;_ss=r</a>

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The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

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