Learning to be Quick to Listen

For Catholics and Christians alike, maintaining a vibrant spiritual life is an ongoing journey. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the demands of daily life and allow our connection with God to fade. That's why attending a yearly spiritual retreat, like the Men of Immaculata  conference  at St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge on March 8, 2025, is so crucial. It allows you to take a day and be quiet so that you can hear what God is telling you. You might say that you do not have the time to do something like this, but I am telling you that it is a requirement if you are in need of renewal. The Catechism's Emphasis on Spiritual Growth The Catechism of the Catholic Church emphasizes the importance of prayer, sacraments, and spiritual direction in nurturing our relationship with God. It highlights the need for regular times of retreat and recollection to deepen our faith and encounter Christ more profoundly. Bishop Barron's Insights o...