If you’ve ever felt stuck in your spiritual life—doing all the right things but still not feeling closer to God—this episode is for you. Dr. Greg explores the layers of distraction that keep us from deeper prayer, and how to quiet the noise of our own narratives and hear God's voice in the stillness. 

Discussed in this episode:

• Why doing all the right things in your spiritual life doesn’t always lead to feeling closer to God;
• How interior noise and distraction can block us from hearing God's voice;
• Understanding the layers of inner narratives that shape your perception of God;
• Why silence in prayer can feel uncomfortable—and how to move through it;
• The role of self-awareness in spiritual growth;
• St. John Paul II’s concept of “incommunicability” and what it means for your interior life;
• How to discern between your own thoughts and God’s voice;
• How God speaks in ways we don’t expect—and how to recognize His presence;
• The importance of patience in deepening prayer and overcoming distractions;
• How to redirect thoughts that pull you away from prayer;
• What to do when God’s only response seems to be silence;
• How past wounds and false narratives can affect your ability to hear God;
• Practical ways to apply Catholic mindfulness in your daily spiritual practice.

Resources mentioned or relevant: 

• Learn more about Catholic daily accompaniment: Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship;
• Grow in self-awareness and freedom through the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat;
• Once you clear away the noise and listen to God's voice in the silence, learn how to how to understand what God is saying to you through the Discernment of Spirits;
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