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Andrew Gniadek

Andrew Gniadek

The Challenge of Spiritual Dryness (S10, EP10)
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The Challenge of Spiritual Dryness (S10, EP10)

This is a members-only guide from The Midnight Compass. In this post, we explore how to turn 'notional belief' into 'real assent' when prayer feels dry. Upgrade to unlock the full post and the 3-step practice guide.
The Antidote to Dryness

The Antidote to Dryness

The antidote to spiritual dryness? "Determined determination." The practical tip is to sit down and pray even when it feels pointless.
A Question of Assent

A Question of Assent

We know things about the faith, but is it 'notional' or 'real' assent? Does your life match what you say you believe, even in dryness?
The Colloquy, Session 1: Dr. Larry Chapp
Podcast

The Colloquy, Session 1: Dr. Larry Chapp

Dr. Larry Chapp joins the Midnight Carmelite podcast to tackle the problem of evil, the randomness of death, the history of the Catechism of the Catholic Church,and the battle against ego.
God is Beyond Things

God is Beyond Things

By expecting to experience God in how you feel... you're forcing God into something that would make him not God." We must let God be beyond our boundaries.
Assent in Prayer

Assent in Prayer

When prayer feels dry, 'real assent' means acting on faith, not just feelings. We trust God is there even when we feel nothing.
A Practical Tip

A Practical Tip

A practical tip on mortification: If you like the blueberry fruit snack most and the mango least, choose the mango. Small "no's" build strength for a "yes" to God.
Your Daily Question

Your Daily Question

A reflective question: When you sit down to pray, is your mind free to love God, or is it agitated by the attachments you fed all day?
The Non-Negotiable

The Non-Negotiable

"You cannot have a robust spiritual life without active mortification." This is the foundation that makes real growth and focus in prayer possible.
Build Spiritual Muscle

Build Spiritual Muscle

What is mortification and how does it build spiritual muscle? Learn how small, daily denials can make you more focused and docile within prayer.

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