The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer (2024)
Dec 14, 2024
The podcast dives into the motivations behind our prayers, questioning whether we view God as a genie or as a caring Father. It highlights the common temptations of doubt and sloth during prayer, urging listeners to cultivate trust in God. The discussion emphasizes embracing struggles and humility as essential parts of the spiritual journey. It also reveals how our actions can showcase our faith, even amid challenges, reinforcing that divine responses often hold deeper meanings.
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Lack of Faith in Prayer
- The most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith, often revealed not by disbelief but by our actions.
- We prioritize other tasks over prayer, showing our true priorities and a lack of a humble heart.
Practical Atheism
- Many Christians are "practical atheists," professing belief but living as if God doesn't exist.
- Examine your actions to see if they reflect your faith or if you prioritize worldly things.
Acedia: Sorrow in God's Will
- Acedia is a spiritual state of sorrow at doing God's will in the present moment.
- It's a temptation to be somewhere else, doing something else, rather than embracing God's plan.