How to pray like St. Peter the Apostle

How to pray like St. Peter the Apostle

Throughout the Gospels Peter is constantly with Jesus, following in his footsteps and learning the art of prayer from God himself. When on his own Peter fails miserably, denying Christ three times and distancing himself from the crucifixion scene. However, after Jesus...
How to start the day off in the right way

How to start the day off in the right way

One of the most important parts of every day can also be one of the hardest battles to fight. Simply put, it is the alarm clock. It may seem like a small battle that does not really affect our day and yet, how we start our day can greatly impact how well we cooperate...
What to do when nothing “happens” during prayer

What to do when nothing “happens” during prayer

We all know the scenario. After stepping into a church or kneeling beside our bed at home, we feel nothing. We may have the good intention of starting to pray every day for 30 minutes and then when the time comes to pray we feel discouraged because, well, nothing...
What should I do when prayer is difficult?

What should I do when prayer is difficult?

Prayer doesn’t always come easy. Sometimes we may try to pray, but nothing seems to “work.” We feel like our prayer is empty and that we are simply “going through the motions.” One of the keys to prayer is recognizing the fact that prayer...