The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person
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Jul 17, 2025 Feeling swamped but yearning for a spiritual connection? Discover practical strategies for integrating prayer into your hectic life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of having a personalized prayer plan. He poses three essential questions to streamline your practice: Where will you pray? When will you pray? And how will you pray? With these insights, you can maintain a consistent connection with God, no matter how busy life gets.
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Prayer Priority Reflects Beliefs
- We prioritize activities we believe are most important, even if unhealthy habits get in the way.
- Struggling to pray when busy often means prayer is not seen as a top priority.
Pray According to Your Current Season
- Focus on your current season of life when planning prayer, not the past or future.
- Identify prayer practices that realistically fit your current busy schedule.
Make a Specific Prayer Plan
- Plan exactly when, where, and how you will pray to ensure it happens.
- Choose a specific time and place that works for your lifestyle, even if unconventional.