The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayer (2025)
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Dec 2, 2025 Explore the beauty of the Jesus Prayer and how it invites personal connection with God. Fr. Mike reflects on Mary's role in intercession, highlighting her Fiat as a model of trust. He shares powerful examples of Jesus’ response to prayer and the importance of praying with faith. The Magnificat serves as a hymn of gratitude, celebrating God’s promises. Finally, listeners are encouraged to embrace Jesus’ instructions on prayer, emphasizing heartfelt communication and trust in divine intervention.
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Jesus Hears Faithful Prayer
- Jesus hears prayers offered in faith, whether spoken or silent, and responds with healing or forgiveness.
- St. Augustine frames Jesus' prayer as praying for us, in us, and being prayed to by us, joining our voice with his.
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- Mary's Fiat at the Annunciation (
Practice The Jesus Prayer Daily
- Use the Jesus Prayer regularly: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."
- Pray it aloud or with your breath to cultivate continual awareness and contrition in daily life.