“That means that each time we shake off the drowsiness or swat away the intrusive worries or recollect our wandering thoughts, we are saying yes to God—again. And again. And again.” – Claire Dwyer
“Usually we associate greed with money. But we can also be greedy when it comes to knowledge.” – Fr. John Bartunek
St. Teresa of Avila admitted to spending too much time conversing in her convent’s parlor. Claire Dwyer poses the question today, “Where’s our parlor?”
Distracted in prayer? It is frustrating–but normal. St. Teresa of Avila tells us not to let it be a reason to quit.
The secret to permanent focus on God is to fall more deeply in love with him. How? Matthew Leonard reveals the key.
Fr. John Bartunek answers a reader’s question about the good and the bad of being curious. He explains the difference between the virtue of studiositas and the vice of curiositas.
What can we do to reduce distractions when we pray? Patti Maguire Armstrong shares some helpful advice in today’s post.
Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they answer your questions about distractions in prayer, seeking perfection in the spiritual life, and prayer postures.
EWTN Bookmark show host Doug Keck interviews Dan Burke on his book “The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila”, which Dan wrote with Connie Rossini.
Can distractions in prayer increase while one is making spiritual progress? Find out as Father John Bartunek answers a reader’s question.
