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

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 Way by St. Josemaria Escriva In Conversation with God (7 book series): https://scepterpublishers.org/products/in-conversation-with-god-7-volume-set?_pos=1&_sid=be1a2b127&_ss=r