Do You Ever Get Bored?

Clifford Hennings, OFM, suggests using moments of boredom as a way to seek God through prayer. In a reflection published by Franciscan Media, Hennings notes that despite constant stimulation from social media, news, and streaming, people still experience restlessness.

Hennings provides a prayer asking God to help the individual rest during these moments of boredom. He suggests that instead of seeking entertainment during times of restlessness, people should sit in the silence and offer that discomfort as a prayer to remain mindful of God's presence.