#12896 What We Get Wrong About Prayer - Joe Heschmeyer

In brief

Joe Heschmeyer addressed common misconceptions about prayer in a Catholic Answers Live broadcast.

The program examined several theological questions, including the purpose of prayer if God is unchangeable and whether expressing anger or selfishness during prayer is a mistake. Heschmeyer also discussed how to handle being upset with God and whether there is a risk of over spiritualizing personal problems through excessive prayer.

The discussion included the necessity of fasting and addressed various modern spiritual trends. Heschmeyer specifically addressed the prosperity gospel and practices such as manifesting or claiming specific outcomes from the universe.