You can do it, my friend: you can thrive with a daily practice of silent prayer

Trust the path you are called to walk upon. Photo by Fran McColman

In my travels I hear a lot from people who get discouraged regardingsilent prayer.

Some folks tell me their minds race too much when they try to pray in silence.

Others tell me they’re so busy, they just can’t seem to find the time to pray.

Still others talk about how they get bored during their silent time, or fidgety, or overwhelmed with a feeling that they’re not making progress.

My friends, it’s easy to get discouraged whe...