S13 E2 - How to Pray with Fr. Boniface Hicks O.S.B. Hearing the Voice of God (Series Part 1)
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🗓️ 2 October 2023
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
In this episode we welcome Fr Boniface Hicks, OSB, a Benedictine monk and spiritual director at Saint Vincent Archabbey, to talk about prayer and hearing the voice of God. We discuss the beauty of learning to recognize God’s voice and various practical steps we can take to listen to and understand what God is saying in our lives. Fr. Boniface also shares examples of common stumbling blocks and how our woundedness can affect how we pray.
Heather’s One Thing - The song Heart of God by Hillsong
Sister Miriam’s One Thing - The travel aeropress and travel hot water kettle from Fr. Boniface
Michelle’s One Thing - Fr. Boniface’s books on Personal Prayer and St. Joseph
Michelle’s Other One Thing - College Football
Fr. Boniface’s One Thing - Being a part of the Abiding Together Podcast
Other Resources Mentioned:
The Fruit of Her Womb: 33-Day Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary by Fr. Boniface Hicks
Discussion Questions:
- What did you learn about prayer in this episode?
- How do you see God’s love for you as you reflect on the Gospels?
- What is your current prayer routine?
- What pressures and insecurities do you experience when approaching God in prayer?
Journal Questions:
- What obstacles and distractions in my life prevent me from making space for silence?
- What parts of myself do I struggle to bring into my relationship with God?
- After listening to this episode, what do I want to incorporate into my prayer life?
- Where in my heart and my life do I feel the most poor?
Quotes to Ponder:
“For by doing what God demands of us with total surrender of our innermost being, we cause the divine life to become our own inner life. Entering into ourselves, we find God in our own selves.” (St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross/ Edith Stein)
“May my life be a continual prayer, a long act of love.” (St. Elizabeth of the Trinity)
Scripture for Lectio:
“ Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1)
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Transcript
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| 1:21.8 | Hi, friends. Welcome to the Abiding Together podcast season 13, and we are delighted to be with you on this adventure, |
| 1:29.9 | and I know that the Lord is going to do wonderful things in all of our hearts. |
| 1:33.9 | The Abiding Together podcast is a place where you can find connection, rest, and encouragement |
| 1:39.0 | on your journey with Jesus Christ, and wherever you find yourself in the world, |
| 1:42.8 | wherever you find yourself in your life, you are most welcome here. |
| 1:45.8 | And we know that the Lord will speak to you. |
| 1:48.4 | My name is Sister Miriam James Hydland, and every week I am joined by two of my very dearest friends, |
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