Patience in a Culture of Hurry

Slowing Down to Catch Up with God

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🪞 Opening Reflection

I’ve noticed something lately—and maybe you have too.
We live life in fast-forward. We microwave meals, binge-watch shows, and measure productivity in 15-minute increments. Even our spirituality can feel rushed:

“I’ll squeeze in a prayer on my drive.”
“I’ll catch Mass if I can.”
“I’ll get serious about God when things settle down.”

But life never really settles down, does it?

I found myself praying recently and, without realizing it, checking my watch mid-prayer—subconsciously rushing through something sacred. And the conviction hit: How can I expect to hear from the God of eternity if I won’t even give Him 10 unrushed minutes?