10th Sunday after Pentecost: On the Efficacy and Necessity of Prayer - St. Alphonsus

About this sermon

Prayer is not merely a devotion—it is a necessity for salvation. In this powerful sermon, St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Doctor of the Church, explains why prayer is the ordinary means by which God communicates His grace to souls. Drawing from Sacred Scripture and the wisdom of the Fathers, St. Alphonsus demonstrates both the extraordinary power of prayer and its absolute necessity for perseverance, victory over temptation, and eternal salvation. Reflecting on the Gospel of the Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18), he shows why humble prayer pleases God while pride closes the soul to grace. He reminds us that God desires to give every grace—but He wills that we ask. "Ask, and it shall be given to you." — Matthew 7:7 00:00 Introduction: The Pharisee and the Publican 00:59 The purpose of this sermon 01:15 The efficacy of prayer 02:18 God's promises to those who pray 03:14 Saints on the power of prayer 04:36 "Ask and you shall receive" 05:13 The ancient Fathers on continual prayer 06:55 The necessity of prayer 08:41 Why prayer is necessary for salvation 09:16 When Catholics are especially obliged to pray 10:00 God never commands the impossible 11:00 Prayer during temptation 12:08 Prayer: the Christian's greatest weapon 12:39 How to pray well 12:54 Remove sin from your heart 13:21 Pray with attention 13:45 Remove distractions to prayer 14:10 Pray through the Blessed Virgin Mary 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Sensus Fidelium 🔴 Support Our Work https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 📺 Watch on Sensus Fidelium TV https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📬 Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ ✍️ Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ 🛍️ Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise 🏢 Support Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 📣 Advertise with Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 https://sensusfidelium.com/meditations/st-alphonsus/st-alphonsus-sermons-for-every-sunday-of-the-year/ #StAlphonsus #Prayer #Catholic #CatholicChurch #PrayerLife #CatholicFaith #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicSermon #DoctorOfTheChurch #Humility #SpiritualLife #Grace #Salvation #CatholicTeaching #JesusChrist

Topics

• Prayer
• Holy Spirit
• Pentecost