Trying to pray with ADHD be like…
You start with “Dear God…”
…and suddenly you’re thinking about your shopping list, a random memory from 2009, and whether penguins have knees. 😅
Author Archives: Fr Steve
Give Up Sugar This Lent
Lent is about making space, space for God, for clarity, and for healthier rhythms of life. One simple but powerful way to do that this Lent is to give up sugar. As someone with ADHD myself, I can honestly say this is one of the best changes you can make. Sugar creates sharp highs followed […]
Imaginative Prayer (ADHD-Friendly Version)
What is Imaginative Prayer? Imaginative contemplation is prayer that gives your brain something to do. Instead of trying to sit still and think holy thoughts (which, let’s be honest, can feel impossible), you step inside a Gospel scene. You picture it. You hear it. You notice what’s happening. You let your imagination engage. For an […]
Rosary Tips For ADHD Minds
A gentle guide for distracted, creative, restless mind Tip 1: Position Decide what your body is allowed to do while your brain is working. Are you going to sit? Stand? Walk? Rock gently like a wise monk? Pace the room like a detective solving a case? Movement can actually help you focus, especially if your […]
Grace in the Chaos: A Priest Discovers He Got ADHD
Hi, I’m Fr Steven Fleming Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, proud member of the clergy… and also proudly ADHD and dyslexic. I was only recently diagnosed with ADHD, which suddenly made a lot of my life make sense. School was not exactly my spiritual strong suit. While others were calmly finishing essays, I was staring at the page wondering […]
Supporting Catholics with ADHD: Resources and Community
Welcome to ADHD Catholic ADHD Catholic is a dedicated online hub designed to support Catholics with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Our mission is to provide meaningful resources that empower individuals to embrace their faith while navigating the unique challenges associated with ADHD. Through engaging content such as blogs, videos, podcasts, and prayer resources, we […]