Asks Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
“It is not particularly difficult to find thousands who will spend two or three hours a day in exercising, but if you ask them to bend their knees to God in five minutes of prayer they protest that it is too long.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Catholic Hour, 1950s
People find physical exercise easy but view prayer as overly demanding, revealing a tension between bodily discipline and spiritual devotion.
In simple terms: Exercise feels easier than prayer.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance physical and spiritual practices.
Themes
faith
discipline
exercise
prayer
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily workout
- morning prayer
- church service
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
spiritual commitment
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make prayer feel as accessible as exercise?
- What small spiritual steps could replace a long prayer?
A Different Perspective
Prayer can feel abstract and time‑consuming, making it harder to start.
