Pausing for Prayer

If you've ever woken up on a Saturday with a feeling of overwhelm, you're not alone. All of those small todo's during the week often take up space in your head, or on a list, but need attention. The weekend shows up and you're left with a decision- do I go ahead and tackle my list or take time for prayer? This week's podcast will help- Mike offers two strategies.  Want even more resources for prayer? Subscribe to Mike's blog over at his website.

In this episode I interview one of my true friends and mentors over the past 25 years, Fr. DENNIS BERRY, S.T. Fr. Dennis is the Director of the Shrine of St. Joseph in Stirling, NJ: www.stshrine.org We discussed how Fr. Dennis prays, the value he places on spiritual direction and how important it is to be brutally honest with at least one other person. Like the podcast? Subscribe to the blog as well and explore The Quiet Life for yourself: www.mikestpierre.com/blog

In this episode, we meet a French priest who founded the Fathers of the Holy Spirit and has a ton to say about The Quiet Life and the need for patience. If you like the pod, be sure to subscribe to Mike's blog over at www.mikestpierre.com.

In this episode of Pausing for Prayer, Mike proposes a new patron saint- of personal productivity. Could it be that St. Francis De Sales really is the patron of those who seek a slower way of life and a meaningful walk with the Lord? Find out and enjoy the show! -- Want more bite-sized nuggets related to prayer and The Quiet Life? Subscribe to Mike's blog- just click on his face at www.mikestpierre.com.

In this week's episode, we'll be talking about Holy Week as the perfect time to unplug from the noise of daily life. Remember that you can get tons of great resources on prayer via www.mikestpierre.com  AND you can subscribe to Mike's micro-blog, Quiet Moments here.

In this episode of Pausing for Prayer, we explore the impact that "too much news" may be having on your spiritual life. Spoiler alert- too much news is a killer. To combat this, we discuss the Low Information Diet, a core component of The Quiet Life. -- Want a daily shot of Quiet Life inspiration: subscribe here. For longer form writing, visit Mike's blog.

What makes for a good Lent? In this episode I talk about three tips for a holy and fruitful Lent but they might not be what you think. No, we're not talking about an app you can use or a book you can read. Rather, we'll be talking about three postures or dispositions that are needed for Lent. Remember to like and subscribe to the podcast. For more prayer-related resources, visit: www.mikestpierre.com

What is Advent? How can you unite your own waiting to the Church's cosmic waiting for the return of Christ? In this episode of Pausing for Prayer, we talk about how the incompletions in your life can make more sense in light of Advent. For more resources on how you can build a concrete prayer life, visit www.mikestpierre.com

In this 4th episode of Pausing for Prayer, I share with you three simple strategies for praying during the coronavirus. If you're feeling anxiety during this time, that's ok. If you're finding silver linings during this time, that's ok too. Today's show can help. Visit my website for even more prayer-related resources.

In this 3rd episode of Pausing for Prayer, I share with you four books that could make your Holy Week even more prayerful. They include: Everyday Simplicity (Wicks), Make Room for God (Rowland), Time for God (Philippe) and Introduction to the Devout Life (deSales).

In this 2nd episode of Pausing for Prayer, I interview Robby Miles, a productivity expert and prayerful father and husband. For more about my work or to submit an idea for the show, head over to www.mikestpierre.com. BONUS: Robby has been gracious enough to provide a special Nozbe template for daily prayers. Thanks Robby for being so generous!

In this first episode of Pausing for Prayer, I explain why we need another podcast about prayer. Also, in the era of the coronavirus, is now the right time for a new show about prayer? This show will help you to experience less stress and more calm, less of a lack of confidence and more boldness when you pray. Seriously, this show will help you. For more about my work or to submit an idea for the show, head over to www.mikestpierre.com.