Advent Recollection, Part 2: Prayer

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Discover a clear and thorough explanation of mental prayer in this powerful spiritual conference. Drawing from the wisdom of the saints—St. Francis de Sales, St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Ignatius of Loyola, and others—this talk explains what mental prayer is, why it is essential for salvation, and how to practice it step-by-step. Mental prayer is more than silent reflection—it is a methodical elevation of the mind and heart to God. In this conference, you will learn: • What makes mental prayer different from vocal prayer • How mental prayer enlightens the intellect and strengthens the will • Why saints insist that prayer and sin cannot coexist • How mental prayer leads to holiness, virtue, and union with God • A full practical guide: choosing a topic, placing yourself in God’s presence, making acts of love, contrition, adoration, and thanksgiving • Why mental prayer slowly transforms us into Christ Himself Whether you are new to mental prayer or seeking to deepen your spiritual life, this talk will give you the clarity, motivation, and method you need to begin a faithful daily practice. 00:00 – Introduction to the Conference 00:07 – What Is Mental Prayer? Definitions & Purpose 01:00 – Mental vs. Vocal Prayer 03:00 – Why Attention Is Essential in Prayer 04:01 – Why the Saints Emphasize Mental Prayer 05:00 – Mental Prayer Detaches Us from Sin 06:05 – How God Enlightens the Conscience 07:03 – Mental Prayer Brings Humility 07:22 – Mental Prayer Strengthens the Will 08:15 – “He Who Prays Will Be Saved” – The Need for Grace 09:20 – How Mental Prayer Helps Us See Good and Evil Correctly 10:03 – Mental Prayer vs. Sin: One Must Go 11:06 – Mental Prayer Makes Us Like Christ 12:00 – How to Practice Mental Prayer (Overview) 13:23 – Time Requirements & Structure of Prayer 14:31 – Remote Preparation 15:13 – Immediate Preparation & Choosing a Topic 16:03 – Good Subjects for Meditation 17:56 – Never Meditate on Evil 18:46 – Using Books for Meditation 20:10 – Beginning Your Meditation Session 20:42 – Placing Yourself in God’s Presence 22:58 – Handling Distractions in Prayer 23:17 – Beginning the Meditation on the Chosen Subject 24:29 – Example: Meditating on the Birth of Christ 25:23 – Moving from Intellect to Will 27:00 – Acts of the Will (Colloquy): Love, Worship, Contrition 28:10 – Asking for Help from God, Mary, and Angels 29:09 – Thanksgiving After Prayer 30:00 – Meditation for Different Temperaments (Imagination vs. Intellect) 32:02 – Closing Summary of the Method 35:31 – Review: Benefits of Mental Prayer 36:47 – Final Blessing & Conclusion Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 #MentalPrayer #CatholicPrayer #CatholicSermon #CatholicSpirituality #PrayerLife #HowToPray #StFrancisDeSales #StTeresaOfAvila #CatholicTeaching #ContemplativePrayer #SpiritualLife #GrowInHoliness #OvercomeSin #CatholicFaith #DailyPrayer #CatholicMeditation

Topics

• Prayer
• Christmas