Today Dan and Melissa answer your questions about hindrances to our spiritual progress, the meaning of contemplative prayer and our responsibility in dealing with matters involving the papacy.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• What sorts of problems hinder our spiritual progress? What moves God to bring us closer to Him?
• How does one begin contemplative prayer?
• What subject matter or beginning prayers should be used when starting a mental prayer routine?
• How does one discern between spiritual attacks and spiritual crosses?
• How should we respond to the Pope's statements and teachings?

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
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location and question.