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Episode Synopsis
Prayer as Attention: Discovering the Mystical in Daily Life
Quick Summary
What if prayer isn't just something you do at scheduled times, but the very attention you give to everything around you? In this transformative episode, we explore how "attention taken to its highest degree is the same thing as prayer" and discover why everyone—from busy parents to spiritual seekers—is called to be a mystic in their unique circumstances.
In this Episode, We Explore:
Why 43% of prayer app users aren't even Catholic (and what this reveals about spiritual hunger)
The one simple test to know if your spiritual foundation is strong enough for growth
How to turn off notifications strategically to create sacred space in daily life
Why letting go of prayer aids might be essential for a deeper relationship with God
Redefining Prayer with Kathy Lorentz
Spiritual Director & Educator, Sunday to Sunday Ministry
"Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God, and for me that is everything" (8:30) - How awareness of God's constant presence transforms everything into prayer
"Attention is like a spotlight that can only focus on one thing at a time" (13:00) - The neuroscience behind why multitasking sabotages spiritual growth
Practical digital boundaries: Why Kathy keeps her phone on "do not disturb" and how to create notification-free zones (15:00)
Teaching teenagers mindfulness: The two-week digital journal exercise that helps students discover their own habits (14:30)
Digital Faith with Monica Martinez
Parish Lead at Hallow Prayer App
43% of Hallow users aren't Catholic (22:30) - What this surprising statistic reveals about modern spiritual searching
"The Holy Spirit is not limited by an app" (23:45) - How technology creates safe spaces for spiritual curiosity
The trainer analogy: Why spiritual apps are like fitness trainers - helpful but not essential (24:00)
When prayer aids become idols: The hidden danger of relationship with your streak vs. relationship with God (26:30)
Universal Mysticism with Father David Roman
Pastor, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Fairfield, CT
Why everyone is called to be a mystic (32:30) - The same grace that worked in St. Teresa of Avila is available to every parent, professional, and person
"Formation vs. evangelizat...
Quick Summary
What if prayer isn't just something you do at scheduled times, but the very attention you give to everything around you? In this transformative episode, we explore how "attention taken to its highest degree is the same thing as prayer" and discover why everyone—from busy parents to spiritual seekers—is called to be a mystic in their unique circumstances.
In this Episode, We Explore:
Why 43% of prayer app users aren't even Catholic (and what this reveals about spiritual hunger)
The one simple test to know if your spiritual foundation is strong enough for growth
How to turn off notifications strategically to create sacred space in daily life
Why letting go of prayer aids might be essential for a deeper relationship with God
Redefining Prayer with Kathy Lorentz
Spiritual Director & Educator, Sunday to Sunday Ministry
"Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God, and for me that is everything" (8:30) - How awareness of God's constant presence transforms everything into prayer
"Attention is like a spotlight that can only focus on one thing at a time" (13:00) - The neuroscience behind why multitasking sabotages spiritual growth
Practical digital boundaries: Why Kathy keeps her phone on "do not disturb" and how to create notification-free zones (15:00)
Teaching teenagers mindfulness: The two-week digital journal exercise that helps students discover their own habits (14:30)
Digital Faith with Monica Martinez
Parish Lead at Hallow Prayer App
43% of Hallow users aren't Catholic (22:30) - What this surprising statistic reveals about modern spiritual searching
"The Holy Spirit is not limited by an app" (23:45) - How technology creates safe spaces for spiritual curiosity
The trainer analogy: Why spiritual apps are like fitness trainers - helpful but not essential (24:00)
When prayer aids become idols: The hidden danger of relationship with your streak vs. relationship with God (26:30)
Universal Mysticism with Father David Roman
Pastor, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Fairfield, CT
Why everyone is called to be a mystic (32:30) - The same grace that worked in St. Teresa of Avila is available to every parent, professional, and person
"Formation vs. evangelizat...
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