Deep in Christ Archive - The Coming Home Network https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/ A network of inquirers, converts, and reverts to the Catholic Church, as well as life-long Catholics, all on a journey of continual conversion to Jesus Christ. Tue, 21 May 2024 15:16:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 The Journey of Prayer Part 7: Conquering Distractions – Episode 78 https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/the-journey-of-prayer-part-7-conquering-distractions-deep-in-christ-episode-78/ https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/the-journey-of-prayer-part-7-conquering-distractions-deep-in-christ-episode-78/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 15:14:03 +0000 https://chnetwork.org/?post_type=deep-in-christ&p=114821 In this final installment of our series on prayer, we look further at what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about overcoming distractions in prayer. The proper

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In this final installment of our series on prayer, we look further at what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about overcoming distractions in prayer.

The proper response to the inevitable reality of distractions is summed up well in Paragraph 2729:

“To set about hunting down distractions would be to fall into their trap, when all that is necessary is to turn back to our heart: for a distraction reveals to us what we are attached to, and this humble awareness before the Lord should awaken our preferential love for him and lead us resolutely to offer him our heart to be purified.”

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The Journey of Prayer Part 6: Failure at Prayer – Episode 77 https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/the-journey-of-prayer-part-6-failure-at-prayer-episode-77/ https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/the-journey-of-prayer-part-6-failure-at-prayer-episode-77/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 14:23:27 +0000 https://chnetwork.org/?post_type=deep-in-christ&p=114786 Part of the journey of prayer will inevitably involve experiences of apparent failure. The Catechism of the Catholic Church identifies some of these: discouragement, dryness, hesitancy about what God may

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Part of the journey of prayer will inevitably involve experiences of apparent failure.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church identifies some of these: discouragement, dryness, hesitancy about what God may be calling us to do, and even the darkness within our own hearts.

However, it is by exposing these things to the light that we can seek healing and forgiveness. The Church reminds us that it is crucial to anticipate and meet these apparent “failures” in the journey of prayer with a right mind and heart, ready to turn these obstacles into greater victories of humility and faith.

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The Journey of Prayer Part 5: The Battle of Prayer – Episode 76 https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/the-journey-of-prayer-part-5-the-battle-of-prayer-episode-76/ https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/the-journey-of-prayer-part-5-the-battle-of-prayer-episode-76/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 17:22:15 +0000 https://chnetwork.org/?post_type=deep-in-christ&p=114745 On this episode, we continue our discussion on the journey of prayer. When you begin to make a more conscious and intentional commitment to the journey of prayer, you will

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On this episode, we continue our discussion on the journey of prayer.

When you begin to make a more conscious and intentional commitment to the journey of prayer, you will become more aware of the spiritual battle that is always raging outside of you as well as inside.

The sections of the Catechism that we cover in this episode address some of the common “objections” that will spring up from time to time as temptations to give up in the battle of prayer; but it is a battle that we cannot afford to stop fighting.

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The Journey of Prayer, Part 4: Contemplative Prayer – Episode 75 https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/the-prayer-of-presence-episode-75/ https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/the-prayer-of-presence-episode-75/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:21:31 +0000 https://chnetwork.org/?post_type=deep-in-christ&p=114712 On this episode, we continue our journey of prayer with an examination of the sections of the Catechism dedicated to contemplative prayer — the prayer of presence and friendship with

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On this episode, we continue our journey of prayer with an examination of the sections of the Catechism dedicated to contemplative prayer — the prayer of presence and friendship with God.

Contemplative prayer is in one sense the goal toward which we move on the journey of prayer. Through more active forms of prayer such as vocal or meditative we dispose our hearts to receive the gift of contemplative prayer and to bring this “prayer of presence” into all aspects of our lives.

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The Journey of Prayer, Part 3: Meditative Prayer – Episode 74 https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/prayer-as-a-quest-episode-74/ https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/prayer-as-a-quest-episode-74/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:44:46 +0000 https://chnetwork.org/?post_type=deep-in-christ&p=114676 JonMarc Grodi continues his series on Christian prayer by looking at what the Church has to say about Meditative Prayer, which the Catechism refers to as a “quest.” What does

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JonMarc Grodi continues his series on Christian prayer by looking at what the Church has to say about Meditative Prayer, which the Catechism refers to as a “quest.”

What does the Church mean by referring to meditation in this way? What are we called to discover in this process? And how should it spur us to live differently as Christians in our day to day walk with the Lord?

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The Journey of Prayer, Part 2: Vocal Prayer – Episode 73 https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/engaging-the-body-in-prayer-episode-73/ https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/engaging-the-body-in-prayer-episode-73/#respond Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:45:37 +0000 https://chnetwork.org/?post_type=deep-in-christ&p=114647 JonMarc Grodi continues his series on Christian prayer by looking at what the Church has to say about Vocal Prayer. In it, we engage our minds and often our mouths,

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JonMarc Grodi continues his series on Christian prayer by looking at what the Church has to say about Vocal Prayer. In it, we engage our minds and often our mouths, but often, we are called to engage even our posture in order to help our whole body become disposed to speak with God.

JonMarc reflects on how we can cultivate a life of prayer that goes beyond mere words into a fuller disposition toward the God to whom we pray.

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The Journey of Prayer, Part I – Episode 72 https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/the-journey-of-prayer-episode-72/ https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/the-journey-of-prayer-episode-72/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:38:46 +0000 https://chnetwork.org/?post_type=deep-in-christ&p=114605 As the Church reminds us, prayer is not merely a means to get us *into* relationship with God; prayer *is* our relationship with God. JonMarc Grodi discusses how to better

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As the Church reminds us, prayer is not merely a means to get us *into* relationship with God; prayer *is* our relationship with God.

JonMarc Grodi discusses how to better understand prayer as a journey of going deeper in our relationship with the Lord, and how becoming disciplined in prayer can help to grow that relationship over time.

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How Can I Avoid Sin? – Episode 71 https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/how-can-i-avoid-sin-episode-71/ https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/how-can-i-avoid-sin-episode-71/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:23:57 +0000 https://chnetwork.org/?post_type=deep-in-christ&p=114440 Temptations surround us at every turn; being tempted is an unavoidable reality. But how do we resist those temptations so as not to fall into sin? JonMarc Grodi reflects on

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Temptations surround us at every turn; being tempted is an unavoidable reality. But how do we resist those temptations so as not to fall into sin?

JonMarc Grodi reflects on the nature of temptation and sin, and shares some thoughts from the wisdom of the Church on how to resist temptations when they arise.

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Why do Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross? – Episode 70 https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/why-do-catholics-make-the-sign-of-the-cross-episode-70/ https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/why-do-catholics-make-the-sign-of-the-cross-episode-70/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:07:22 +0000 https://chnetwork.org/?post_type=deep-in-christ&p=114369 It’s one of the most recognizable gestures in any religion; but why do Catholics make the Sign of the Cross, and what is the significance of it? JonMarc Grodi reflects

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It’s one of the most recognizable gestures in any religion; but why do Catholics make the Sign of the Cross, and what is the significance of it?

JonMarc Grodi reflects on what it means to invoke God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and how we can be more intentional about the way we participate in this simple but powerful prayer.

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Prayer is Not Magic – Episode 69 https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/prayer-is-not-magic-episode-69/ https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-christ/prayer-is-not-magic-episode-69/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:33:53 +0000 https://chnetwork.org/?post_type=deep-in-christ&p=114328 On this episode of Deep in Christ, JonMarc Grodi discusses the nature of prayer as our relationship with God and some of the potential pitfalls we face in the journey

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On this episode of Deep in Christ, JonMarc Grodi discusses the nature of prayer as our relationship with God and some of the potential pitfalls we face in the journey of prayer.

What are we doing when we pray? Are we trying to control an outcome, or manipulate supernatural realities? Or is there something deeper that God is calling us to when He invites us to a life of prayer?

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