Difficulties In Mental Prayer - The Inner Life - September 9, 2026

The Inner Life · Sep 9, 2026 · 51m

On today’s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen join to discuss difficulties in mental prayer.

What is Mental prayer?

Tim - My desire to sin sometimes feels stronger when I pray. Why would that be?

Ann - Is it selfish to ask for healing for yourself?

Break 1

Henry - God seems remote to me. How can God hear me and my prayer?

Diane - Prayer is important and I love what you are saying.

Break 2

Eddie - It is hard to have a relationship with God.

Show Notes:

Fr. Eric’s recommendations of books to foster mental prayer:

The Gospel of Matthew

Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales

The…