Stop Sprinting the Spiritual Life | LITTLE BY LITTLE | Fr Columba Jordan CFR

Do you feel spiritually tired or burned out, even though your desire to follow God is sincere? In this episode, Fr Columba reflects on a simple lesson learned through running and how it reveals a common trap in the spiritual life: going faster than the grace God is giving. Through the image of pace, he shows how enthusiasm — whether after a retreat, at the start of a new season, or with good intentions — can sometimes lead us to sprint ahead of the Lord and exhaust ourselves. This reflection invites us to slow down, discern the pace God is asking of us, and rediscover a steady, humble way of growing in faith.

🔴 EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction
0:48 A Lesson Learned Through Running
1:36 When Enthusiasm Becomes a Trap
2:18 Going Faster Than Grace
3:10 Why Burnout Happens Spiritually
4:05 Learning the Pace God Gives
5:02 Fidelity Over Intensity
6:00 Walking With God, Not Ahead of Him
7:02 Beginning Again Without Fear
9:52 Like & Subscribe!

🔴 THIS SERIES

Little by Little | Episode #256

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Fr Columba Jordan CFR brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm Irish time (4pm Eastern / 1pm Pacific).

🔴 MEMBERSHIPS

We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content.

You can join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/memberships

Thank you, and welcome to the team!

🔴 SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: ​​  / ctmcatholic  

TikTok:   / ctm_catholic  

Facebook:   / ctmcatholic  

Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast...

Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UN...

Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJ...

🔴 WEBSITES

For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org

For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com

🔴 SUBSCRIBE

Subscribing to this channel helps us to grow and reach more people. It's simple and free, and we'd really appreciate it!