Fr. Mike Schmitz Explains the Battle of Prayer
(View segment from 3:38 to 6:46)
After the battle to get to prayer, what is the next battle you face?
- Distraction!
What helps you overcome distraction in prayer?
- Something good and beautiful to focus on like a picture, an icon, a crucifix, or the words of scripture.
How should you react if you catch yourself being distracted?
- Calmly refocus.
If you get distracted about the same thing over and over, what do you?
- Take it to God and talk to God about that thing.