The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) cover image

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray (2024)

Nov 30, 2024
Explore how Jesus exemplifies deep and sincere prayer as a guide for believers. Discover the significance of internal conversion and the heart's transformation in connecting with God. Dive into teachings about reconciliation, loving enemies, and the power of secret prayer. Learn the importance of persistence and humility through parables that showcase faith's role in being heard by the Father. This insightful discussion encourages a more profound, personal relationship with prayer.
18:52

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Jesus' model of prayer illustrates the need for heartfelt communication with God, emphasizing trust, humility, and an internal conversion of heart.
  • Effective prayer requires reconciliation, love for enemies, and persistence, highlighting the importance of aligning one's intentions with the Father's will.

Deep dives

Jesus as Our Model for Prayer

Jesus exemplifies how to pray, serving as a model for our relationship with God. His consistent and heartfelt communication with the Father teaches us the importance of approaching God with trust and humility. By observing Christ's prayers, individuals can adopt a template for their own spiritual practice, cultivating a deeper connection with the divine. Jesus emphasizes that true prayer transcends mere recitation, urging believers to develop a genuine connection with the Father that reflects both faith and filial boldness.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode