8 January • Turbocharge your Prayer
Welcome to "A Word of Hope" for the Thursday after Epiphany. Have you ever struggled to focus during prayer or Mass? Do you ever feel a "disconnect" from God, where your mind wanders and you can't find comfort? Brother Joe Trout joins us today to offer a time-tested spiritual solution.
In this reflection, Br. Joe explains that distractions in prayer often stem from how we are living our daily lives. Drawing from the First Letter of St. John, we are reminded: "Whoever says he loves God but hates his brother is a liar." If we are harboring anger or failing to love our neighbor, our relationship with God will suffer.
The solution is the Examination of Conscience. By taking a few moments before Mass or prayer to honestly look at how we have treated others, we clear the way for true communion with God.
Watch this video to learn how a simple self-examination can transform your prayer life from distracted to nourishing.
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⏱️ Timeline & Key Moments
0:00 - Introduction: The Struggle to Focus in Prayer
0:27 - The Solution: Examination of Conscience
0:46 - St. John’s Warning: Loving God vs. Loving Neighbor
1:21 - Why the "Confiteor" at Mass Isn't Always Enough
1:50 - The Importance of Preparing Before Prayer
2:17 - How God’s Love Empowers Us to Change
2:38 - A Challenge for Your Prayer Today
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