You’re Not a Bad Catholic—You’re Just Burnt Out: Spiritual Burnout, & the Healing Power of Presence

Are you overwhelmed by Catholic devotions, content, and the pressure to “get holier faster”? You’re not alone.

In this episode of St. Anthony’s Tongue, we explore the growing experience of Catholic spiritual burnout. From overloading your life with novenas, consecrations, and scapulars, to the anxiety of trying to keep up with Catholic content and rituals—you may be doing everything “right,” but still feel far from God.

This episode is a spiritual detox: a call to slow down, let go, and rediscover the peace that comes from simply being with God.

Drawing on the wisdom of Brother Lawrence, we discuss the Practice of the Presence of God—a path of simplicity, attention, and abiding love. You’ll also hear reflections on:Why doing more doesn’t always bring more graceWhat Catholic mysticism teaches about rest and stillnessHow to stop confusing devotion with performanceWhat the Prodigal Son and Gethsemane reveal about God's heartThe role of consecration, novenas, and sacramentals when done in love—not anxietyIf you’re an exhausted Catholic, this episode is for you.🕊️ Subscribe for more mystical Catholic reflections, spiritual theology, and saintly wisdom to deepen your interior life.