Not many people would describe prayer as something simple. However, the way in which St. Thérèse describes it conveys the possibility of simplicity in prayer. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph reflect on prayer as friendship with God and how prayer may not be easy, but it can be simple.
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Sep 17
Introducing Season 4: The Imitation of Christ (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Fr. Gregory Pine for a special conversation about Season 4 of Catholic Classics! Beginning October 22, 2025, Fr. Mike will guide listeners through The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. Together, he and Fr. Gregory explore this spiritual classic's stru ... Show More
31m 48s
Apr 2025
BONUS: All About Saints of the First Monasteries (with Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Boniface Hicks)
A new "Catholic Classics" season with Fr. Mike Schmitz is coming this fall! In the meantime, Ascension has released a new book in the Catholic Classics series titled "Saints of the First Monasteries." Fr. Boniface Hicks, a contributor to the book, joins Fr. Gregory Pine to explor ... Show More
25m 18s
May 2025
215. The Power of Prayer: Connecting to the Divine Within
What is the true essence of prayer? It is not a ritualistic plea to an external force, but a powerful tool to connect with the divine Light within. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we discuss how prayer creates a direct pipeline to the Creator, allowing us to become ... Show More
32m 52s