September 29, 2017: Q&A - Spiritual Progress, Contemplation and the Pope

Today Dan and Melissa answer your questions about hindrances to our spiritual progress, the meaning of contemplative prayer and our responsibility in dealing with matters involving the papacy.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• What sorts of problems hinder our spiritual progress? What moves God to bring us closer to Him?
• How does one begin contemplative prayer?
• What subject matter or beginning prayers should be used when starting a mental prayer routine?
• How does one discern between spiritual attacks and spiritual crosses?
• How should we respond to the Pope's statements and teachings?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• Into the Deep - Finding Peace Through Prayer by Dan Burke
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location and question.