[REPLAY] When Prayer Feels Dry: How to Stay Faithful in the Silence

03/13/25 • 0 min

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What do you do when God seems distant, and you’re left wondering if he’s even listening?

In this Renew & Restore Lenten session, Claire Dwyer helps us understand spiritual dryness—why it happens, how to navigate it, and what we can do to remain faithful even in seasons of silence.

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What do you do when God seems distant, and you’re left wondering if he’s even listening?

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Kickstart Your Lent!

Lent is here, and if you’re feeling a little unprepared—or even overwhelmed—you’re not alone! That’s exactly why I invited my son Ambrose to join me for a live Lenten pep talk, and now I’m excited to share the replay with all of you.

This discussion was rich with insights on repentance, the role of John the Baptist, and the three key pillars of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We talked about why fasting isn’t just about giving things up, but about cultivating gratitude and making space for God. We also explored how we can approach Lenten sacrifices with love, rather than just white-knuckling our way through them.

If you’ve ever struggled with Lent feeling like a self-improvement project rather than a time of true spiritual renewal, I think this conversation will be a great encouragement.

You don’t have to do Lent perfectly; you just have to do it with love.

I hope you’ll take some time to listen and share your thoughts! And if you enjoy the conversation, I’d love for you to check out more of Ambrose’s work—he’s doing some really wonderful things over on his YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe!

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Going Further With God's Word

In this conversation, Curtis Mitch, co-editor of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, discusses the purpose and features of the study Bible, his personal journey with Scripture, practical tips for incorporating Scripture into daily life, the role of Scripture in prayer, and how to teach children to love scripture. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding scripture within the context of the Catholic faith and provides insights into making Scripture a central part of daily life.

Takeaways

The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible serves as a catechetical tool to instruct and strengthen faith.

Study Bibles provide essential context and annotations to help readers understand scripture better.

Practical ways to incorporate scripture include studying liturgical readings and focusing on one book at a time.

Scripture is a dialogue with God, enhancing the life of prayer.

Teaching children to love Scripture can be done through family reading and personal copies of the Bible.

Understanding Scripture requires humility and reliance on God's guidance.

The interconnectedness of Scripture helps illuminate Catholic doctrine and teachings.

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