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#12165 What’s the Purpose of Prayer If God’s Will Always Happens? - Joe Heschmeyer

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If God’s will is inevitable, why pray at all? We explore how prayer fits into God’s providence, and also tackle questions on prudential judgment, understanding papal encyclicals, and the emotional hurdles people face when approaching full conversion.

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Questions Covered:

  • 06:56 – We just got confirmed this past weekend and I just want to say thank you! 
  • 15:16 – I’ve been praying the 7 Sorrows. One-line states something about suffering in silence. Should I not tell my husband when I’m having a bad day? 
  • 23:59 – What is the relationship between a prudential judgement and the justification for it? Can a bad reason undermine the judgment itself? 
  • 36:46 – If God’s Will will always be done, then what is the purpose of praying for things? 
  • 44:20 – What resources do you recommend to properly understand Papal encyclicals? 
  • 51:01 – How do I deal with the final hurdles to conversion? 
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