Episode 31
Building a Spiritual Game Plan: Daily Catholic Practices for Holiness
In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson discuss creating a spiritual game plan for living a more intentional Catholic life. They explore various daily devotions and habits to help grow in holiness, breaking them down into morning, midday, and evening practices. Key topics include the meaning of holiness, morning routines like the Serenity Prayer and Lexio Devina, midday resets such as attending daily Mass or using the Angelus, and evening reflections like the nightly examen. The episode emphasizes starting small and incorporating manageable practices into everyday life to build a deeper connection with God.
00:00 Introduction to Intentionally Catholic
00:35 Creating a Spiritual Game Plan
01:24 Understanding Holiness
02:17 Morning Routines and Practices
13:43 Midday Spiritual Practices
15:32 Midday Prayer Options
16:26 Incorporating Small Sacrifices
17:24 Using Technology for Prayer
19:19 The Importance of Consistent Prayer
20:53 Evening Prayer Practices
27:17 Starting Small with Daily Prayer
29:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts