The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart (2025)
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Nov 28, 2025 Discover the transformative power of prayer as it intertwines with worship, moving beyond mere ritualism. Fr. Mike delves into how encounters with God, like those of the prophets, strengthen our mission and shape our hearts. Hear about Elijah's remarkable acts of mercy and the vital role of the Psalms in community worship. The discussion emphasizes the importance of persistence in prayer, encouraging listeners to let their actions influence their beliefs for true conversion.
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Temple Worship Teaches But Can Become External
- Worship practices teach prayer but risk staying merely external without heart conversion.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz highlights prophets' mission to educate the people in faith and conversion of heart.
Psalms Unite Personal And Communal Prayer
- The Psalms serve as both personal and communal prayer, spanning past salvation and future fulfillment.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes that prayed by Christ and fulfilled in Him, the Psalms remain central to Church prayer.
Use Liturgy To Learn Prayer
- Use liturgy and sacramental worship as training grounds to learn how to pray.
- Treat Mass and church rituals as means to draw the 'God most high' into the 'God most near' in your heart.
