This week, Jake and Bob explore how inner healing is rooted within the tradition of the Catholic Church. Drawing from the Catechism, they discuss the three expressions of prayer—vocal, meditative, and contemplative—and how each form is incorporated within the inner healing process. Far from being a psychological exercise, inner healing comes from a deeply relational encounter with Jesus and restores the whole person so we might live in deeper communion with Him.
Key Points:
- Inner healing prayer is deeply rooted in the Church's tradition
- The Catechism identifies three key expressions of prayer: vocal, meditation, and contemplative. These are all at the heart of the inner healing process
- Healing comes from an encounter with Jesus and is not a result of a mere completion of steps
- When we pray, we need to engage our hearts instead of simply repeating words
- God is always present when we pray, even when we cannot hear His voice
- Inner healing often requires us to patiently cooperate with God's timing. He knows more about the mysteries and vulnerabilities of our hearts than we do
Catechism Paragraphs Mentioned in the Episode:
- Vocal Prayer: CCC 2700
- Meditation: CCC 2705 - 2706, 2708,
- Contemplative Prayer: CCC 2709 - 2710, 2716
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:18 Inner Healing is Rooted in Scripture and Tradition
06:45 Vocal Prayer
13:21 Meditation
22:45 What to do When We Distrust Our Human Hearts
31:12 Contemplative Prayer