When Prayer Is Hard: Wisdom from St. Catherine of Siena
28 April 2026

When Prayer Is Hard: Wisdom from St. Catherine of Siena

All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

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Distraction, dryness, boredom, and discouragement are common in prayer. In this special pilgrimage episode, Dr. Sri stands in the home of St. Catherine of Siena—just outside the room where she spent years in deep prayer. Drawing from her wisdom, Dr. Sri explores why prayer can feel so difficult and what to do about it.




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