Fr. James Dominic Brent, O.P.

Fr. James Dominic Brent, O.P., discusses the essence of the contemplative life and the primary object of contemplation: God. He explores the acts of contemplative prayer and the pursuit of divine intimacy, as well as the challenges of distractions and temptations. The virtue of study and the vice of curiositas are also discussed, highlighting the importance of developing the virtue of study and incorporating prayer into academic pursuits. The struggle of a wandering mind and the path to contemplation are explored as well.