# So you wanna be devout?

An episode of [AfterMass](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1823710125), 1 Jul 2025, 25 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/1069762b8/podcast/play/104862392/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-1%2F403096339-44100-2-7256397b3059b.mp3

What if the reason your faith feels dry, isn’t because you’re lazy or unworthy.. but because you’ve settled for a version of Catholicism Jesus never preached? In this first episode of After Mass, we dive deep into the heart of lukewarm faith, spiritual autopilot and what it really means to live devoutly. If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions: showing up on Sunday, saying the prayers, checking the boxes, but still feeling spiritually stuck.. this one's for you. We’re talking: • The difference between cultural Catholicism and actual devotion • How to break out of autopilot mode in your faith • Small, practical steps to grow closer to Christ - starting today • What it means to live your faith when the Mass ends Heard in the Confessional: Got a real struggle or honest question about Catholic life? Submit it anonymously or openly to theaftermasspodcast@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in future episodes. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to say yes. This is After Mass, because your faith doesn’t end at the final blessing. That’s where it starts. Episode Topics: 00:00 Awakening to Faith Beyond Routine 02:41 Understanding Lukewarm Faith 05:42 Defining True Devotion 08:18 The Cost of Devotion 11:31 Building Habits for a Devout Life 14:03 Practical Steps to Surrender 17:03 The Importance of Community 19:50 Embracing the Journey of Faith 22:29 The Call to Radical Love

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