Pints With Aquinas How To Build A Daily Prayer Life From Scratch | Fr. Simon Esshaki | Last Call Ep. 13
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May 7, 2026 
Fr. Simon Esshaki, a Catholic priest known for teaching on prayer and spirituality, offers practical ways to simplify daily prayer. He defines prayer as relationship with God. Short, actionable ideas include starting with the Lord's Prayer, practicing the Jesus Prayer, using the ACTS framework, keeping silent presence in adoration, and making family rosary sustainable.
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Pushkin Image For Continual Prayer
- Matt likens continual prayer to calling his wandering dog Pushkin back to him with a short invocation.
- The image illustrates using short prayers like 'Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me' to reclaim attention throughout the day.
Repetition Turns Prayer Into Habitual Presence
- Repeating the Jesus Prayer can become an unconscious habit that calls the heart back to God.
- Matt and Fr. Simon share examples: praying unknowingly under anesthesia and waking up calling the name of Jesus.
Use ACTS To Structure Daily Prayer
- Structure daily prayer using ACTS: Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, Supplication.
- Fr. Simon explains this order helps shape petitions so requests align with who God is and your real needs.
