Today, Dan and Melissa reflect on God's intense, personal love for each individual soul and answer the question, how do we avoid distractions in prayer?

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• Reflections on the pure, unconditional, personal love with which the Creator formed each, unique human being.
• A life filled with earthly wealth may lead to comfort, but a humble life oriented to God will lead to peace and eternal joy.
• What prayerful solution can you offer for a person who gets distracted in prayer easily?
• Jesus suggests that we go into a small, remote space to pray. (Matthew 6:6)
• Establishing a consistent prayer time each day programs our bodies and minds to be still during this time.
• Practicing lectio divina helps lessen distractions. 
• Do not simply sit in silence if you are at a beginning stage in prayer.

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• Living the Mystery of Merciful Love: 30 Days with Therese of Lisieux by Dr. Anthony Lilles and Dan Burke
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