"There are periods of prayer that must endure 'storms of destruction'
(Psalm 57:1). These storms can be exterior events - whether
meteorological or else political, sometimes familial. Currently, it
seems we are in the midst of an ecclesial storm. There are also internal
storms. There are tempests of temptation that, if you ever timed them,
you would find last about 30 minutes - less than fifteen minutes of
which are really intense (if resolutely resisted). Sometimes, an
external storm and internal storm converge with demonic force. What does
a person of prayer do against such fierce threats to interior peace?"
In a recent commentary, Dr. Anthony Lilles (assistant professor of theology at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary,
Denver, CO) reflected on trust in the Lord as the pathway to devotion - "its safeguard, its source."
To access the complete post by Dr. Lilles, please visit:
Beginning to Pray: Fighting Against Lethargy (October 2019)
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