Description: This week, Dan and Melissa recognize prayer as a battle and give strategies to combat distractions and other forces that interfere with progress in prayer. 

 Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• Why is prayer referred to as “a battle” in the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
• Distractions can be a serious setback for those seeking to advance in prayer.
• What types of distractions are the most detrimental?
• What are some strategies to help prevent or eliminate distractions?

 Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer by Dan Burke
• Luke 15:11-32 - The Parable of the Prodigal Son (USCCB Bible link)
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question.