Journal Prompts For Those Seeking Catholic Inspiration

50 Prayer Journal Prompts For Catholic Gratitude

Ever felt like life's slipping through your fingers, leaving you disconnected from those precious, fleeting moments? How about transforming your daily grind with practices of mindfulness and gratitude? Tune in as we explore "50 Journal Prompts for Catholic Prayers" by Lestallion, where we uncover the profound impact of these seemingly simple exercises. The beauty of these prompts lies in their universality—they're not confined to religious contemplation but serve as catalysts for meaningful conversations and deeper appreciation in everyday life. From marveling at the little wonders around us to redefining forgiveness beyond spiritual dogmas, this episode is a treasure trove of insights to help you hit pause and truly experience the present.

Imagine shifting your focus from what's lacking to what you already possess, like savoring a warm cup of coffee on a rainy day or cherishing a heart-to-heart conversation. We dissect prompts that encourage this shift, leading to a more fulfilling and grateful mindset. Our discussion delves into the essence of forgiveness, portraying it as a dual gift that liberates both the forgiver and the forgiven. Whether you're religious or not, these journal prompts offer a pathway to a richer, more grateful life. Join us for a meaningful conversation that promises to change your perspective and help you see the extraordinary in the ordinary.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Ever get that feeling .
You know that feeling likeyou're just rushing through life
, missing all those littlemoments.

Speaker 2 (00:04):
Oh, totally.

Speaker 1 (00:05):
Like, remember that study?
I think it was about commuters.
They were so glued to theirphones they completely missed
the symphony playing in thesubway station.
Wow yeah, it's kind of scaryhow easy it is to get distracted
, right.

Speaker 2 (00:16):
Yeah, for sure.

Speaker 1 (00:17):
So today we're diving into something that might help
us hit the pause button, tapinto, well, the deeper sense of
gratitude.
I guess you could say okay, I'mintrigued.

Speaker 2 (00:26):
What is it?

Speaker 1 (00:27):
okay, so get this.
It's called 50 journal promptsfor catholic prayers by uh
listallion apparentlyinteresting, not exactly what I
was picturing.

Speaker 2 (00:38):
I don't usually associate sales pages for
journals, you know, with withprofound spiritual reflection.

Speaker 1 (00:44):
Right, that's kind of what caught my eye.
It's like they snuck a wholephilosophy of mindfulness
between, like pictures ofhandcrafted leather.

Speaker 2 (00:52):
Subliminal messaging huh.

Speaker 1 (00:53):
Maybe, Maybe.
But seriously, the promptsthemselves they're surprisingly
like insightful.

Speaker 2 (00:59):
I see what you mean.
It's kind of like this weirdintersection.
We see now this whole thingwhere personal growth and
spirituality are all mixed upwith like everyday products
exactly it's like.

Speaker 1 (01:10):
Here's your fanny journal, andy.
Here's the secret roadmap tobecoming a more grateful you two
for one deal right.
But for this deep dive we'regonna explore these prompts a
little differently, not as likestrict religious dogma or
anything more like universalconversation starter.

Speaker 2 (01:26):
I like that.

Speaker 1 (01:27):
What I found really interesting was the sheer
variety.
You've got categories likeletters to God, christian life,
even tough times, like somethingfor everyone you know.

Speaker 2 (01:36):
Totally, and that's what makes this deep dive so
interesting.
We're not here to preach oranything, just to unpack how
these prompts can I don't knowunlock a deeper sense of
gratitude in anyone's life I'mdown for that all right, so
ready to dive into these prompts, let's do it, okay.
So one that really jumped outat me is like how do you see god
in your everyday life?

Speaker 1 (01:57):
oh, that's a big one I know right, yeah, a little.

Speaker 2 (02:00):
Uh well, big g god focused maybe yeah, especially
coming from you.

Speaker 1 (02:04):
know a source like this Exactly.
But what if we rephrase?

Speaker 2 (02:08):
it a bit.
Okay, I like where this isgoing Like instead of God, we
say where do you find wonder orawe in your daily life?
It kind of opens things up,don't you think Totally?
It's like that feeling you getwhen you see, I don't know, a
perfectly formed snowflake orsomething, or like when a piece
of music just gives you chills.

Speaker 1 (02:26):
Yes, it's about finding those moments of like,
the extraordinary hidden in theordinary, and it doesn't even
matter if you, you know,attribute it to a higher power
or just the magic of existenceitself.

Speaker 2 (02:40):
Exactly, and there are actually a bunch of prompts
that seem to play with that idea.
There's one it's like whatsmall blessings are you grateful
for today?
Which is cool, right?

Speaker 1 (02:49):
It is because it reminds you that gratitude isn't
always about these huge lifechanging events.

Speaker 2 (02:55):
Yeah, it's the little things right.

Speaker 1 (02:56):
Yeah.

Speaker 2 (02:57):
That warm cup of coffee on a rainy Monday morning
or a good conversation withsomeone you care about.

Speaker 1 (03:01):
Exactly.
It's like shifting your focusfrom what's missing to what's
already there.
And speaking of shiftingperspectives, there's another
prompt that dives into something, well, I think we all struggle
with sometimes.
It asks what does forgivenessmean in your faith?
And then, in parentheses, notjust Catholic.

Speaker 2 (03:17):
I like how they added that Me too.

Speaker 1 (03:19):
Because it pushes us beyond any like preconceived
notions about what forgivenessshould be, especially those tied
to, you know, organizedreligion specifically.
Yeah, it's more about, like apersonal exploration.
What does forgiveness mean toyou, regardless of your
background, your beliefs, any ofthat?

Speaker 2 (03:38):
And it makes you realize forgiveness isn't always
just about the other person.

Speaker 1 (03:41):
It's about you, too, releasing yourself from all that
anger and resentment.

Speaker 2 (03:45):
The source actually talks about that.
It describes forgiveness as agift, like you said.

Speaker 1 (03:49):
Yeah.

Speaker 2 (03:49):
A gift you give yourself as much as the other
person.

Speaker 1 (03:52):
Because, let's face it, holding on to anger it just
eats away at you, doesn't?

Speaker 2 (03:56):
it.
It really does Like that.
Saying holding on to anger islike drinking poison and
expecting the other person todie.

Speaker 1 (04:03):
Ooh, that's a good one.

Speaker 2 (04:05):
Right.

Speaker 1 (04:05):
Okay, so there's another prompt I wanted to touch
on.
It's reflect on a piece ofscripture that has been on your
mind lately, which I thought wasinteresting.
Yeah, it's a bit more specificit is, but I like that it
encourages that personalconnection.

Speaker 2 (04:19):
Right, it doesn't have to be like a literal
interpretation or anything.

Speaker 1 (04:23):
Exactly.
It's about finding meaning in away that speaks to your journey
.

Speaker 2 (04:27):
Right, maybe it's a passage that's always resonated
with you, or something youstumbled upon recently that just
clicked.

Speaker 1 (04:32):
Like those whispers from God that the source talks
about.

Speaker 2 (04:36):
Oh, I like that.

Speaker 1 (04:37):
These moments of clarity or guidance, that kind
of pop up when we actually slowdown and well listen.

Speaker 2 (04:42):
Exactly, and that's the beauty of these prompts,
whether you connect with them ona spiritual level or through
faith, or just as a way tocultivate gratitude, they offer
these little invitations to Idon't know tap into something
bigger than ourselves.

Speaker 1 (04:55):
They do, and that connection, however you define
it, it can be really grounding,especially when things feel I
don't know chaotic or uncertain.
You know, going through theseprompts I keep thinking about,
like finding strength inunexpected places.
It reminds me of this time Iwas so frustrated with this work
thing just stuck.

Speaker 2 (05:16):
The worst.

Speaker 1 (05:17):
Totally, and for some reason I remembered that prompt
about scripture.
Oh yeah, Not like preachyscripture, but a Marcus Aurelius
quote popped into my head.

Speaker 2 (05:25):
Aurelius.

Speaker 1 (05:27):
Right, it was like the impediment to action
advances action.
What stands in the way becomesthe way.

Speaker 2 (05:33):
Ooh, I like that.

Speaker 1 (05:34):
And it like seriously shifted something for me.

Speaker 2 (05:37):
It's wild how, these little bits of wisdom, they just
show up when you need them.

Speaker 1 (05:40):
Right.

Speaker 2 (05:42):
And it shows you how powerful journaling can be right
Reflection.

Speaker 1 (05:45):
Totally.

Speaker 2 (05:46):
Not about having all the answers, but just making
space for those insights.

Speaker 1 (05:50):
Yes, and that's what I appreciate about this source,
even though it's sellingjournals it's also giving you
tools you know for gratitude,deeper reflection.

Speaker 2 (05:59):
Yeah, for sure.

Speaker 1 (06:01):
They even have suggestions for using the
prompts, which is cool.

Speaker 2 (06:04):
Oh, like what.

Speaker 1 (06:05):
Like they say, you can use them daily just a few
minutes to jot down thoughts.

Speaker 2 (06:10):
Okay, I can see that.

Speaker 1 (06:11):
Or even as conversation starters, which I
love.

Speaker 2 (06:14):
Oh, that's fun.

Speaker 1 (06:14):
Right share those reflections.

Speaker 2 (06:16):
It's like they say gratitude shared is gratitude
squared.

Speaker 1 (06:19):
Uh-huh, yeah, and if you're all about efficiency,
which, let's be real, who isn'tthese days?

Speaker 2 (06:24):
True.

Speaker 1 (06:25):
These prompts are a shortcut.

Speaker 2 (06:26):
Totally Like a cheat code for introspection.

Speaker 1 (06:29):
Exactly.
Speaking of the source leavesus with this question how do you
hope to inspire others withyour faith?

Speaker 2 (06:37):
Ooh, that's a good one.

Speaker 1 (06:38):
Right, and you can think about faith however you
want.

Speaker 2 (06:40):
For sure.

Speaker 1 (06:41):
But it makes you think about your impact, you
know.
Definitely so, as we wrap upthis gratitude, deep dive, loved
it.
Me too.
It's not about like beingblissful all the time, but just
noticing those good moments,even when life's crazy.

Speaker 2 (06:57):
Cultivating that awareness, the gratitude, one
step at a time.

Speaker 1 (07:00):
Beautifully said and listeners, we want to hear from
you.
How do you cultivate gratitude?

Speaker 2 (07:06):
Yeah, what resonated with you today.

Speaker 1 (07:08):
Hit us up on social media.
Tag us in your posts.

Speaker 2 (07:11):
Let's keep the conversation going.

Speaker 1 (07:12):
Exactly.
Until next time, keep exploring, keep asking questions and keep
diving deep.