In this session, Bishop Cozzens teaches about the spiritual senses of the soul. With these senses, we are able to hear the voice of the Lord and to discern his holy will for us. The imagination plays a key role in this and thus is critical for prayer as well. Bishop Cozzens teaches us how to form...

In this penultimate session, Bishop Cozzens offers encouragement and tips for some of the most common experiences in the life of prayer: when prayer feels repetitious and when we encounter our own sinfulness. Repetition is a natural part of deepening prayer, and here fidelity and love are key. A ...

In this final session, Bishop Cozzens tackles the universal experience of suffering and how we can face it in prayer. The truth that God is with us and that He loves us in the midst of our suffering allows us to avoid turning inward and losing our fervor and love. It can motive and inspire us to ...

For this week’s session about the Heart of Prayer, Bishop Cozzens teaches about the deepest and most important movement of prayer: when we say to God, “Thy will be done.” But this can be challenging, especially in the face of hardship. To help with this challenge, Bishop Cozzens presents a simple...

Action Item: Think about how God's promise should inspire hope, no matter the dark valley you walk through

Listen to the Daily Readings here.

Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. Start your day off right. Be inspired and renewed each morning with a ...

Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.

Watch Dr. Tim Gray's Daily Reflections here: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/121221

H...

The fourth session of this 8-part series teaches about the place of prayer within us—the heart. Understanding the heart better highlights the importance of love in prayer. Beyond that, Bishop Cozzens begins to teach about spiritual consolation and desolation and the need for emotional healing and...

How is your Lent actually going?

In this honest mid-Lent check-in, Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger reflect on what happens when sickness, stress, family life, and temptation derail your carefully crafted Lenten commitments. From giving up sweets and alcohol to family prayer and creative al...

Action Item: Reflect on how God uses the simple and humble means for his Grace

Listen to the Daily Readings here.

Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. Start your day off right. Be inspired and renewed each morning with a short video from Dr. Tim Gra...

Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.

Watch Dr. Tim Gray's Daily Reflections here: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/121221

H...

Prayer rests on key truths revealed by God. This session explores the five theological presuppositions of prayer. Bishop Cozzens then builds on these to explain the four dispositions necessary for prayer. Taken altogether, these foundation stones for a life of prayer make up the starting points f...

The Violinist: Stories of Solanus Casey is a must-watch documentary that chronicles the inspiring life of Blessed Solanus Casey, a humble Capuchin friar known for his deep faith, simplicity, and profound impact on those he served. Featuring personal stories from the people who knew him, the film ...

Action Item: Be merciful and imitate God's Mercy by not judging

Listen to the Daily Readings here.

Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. Start your day off right. Be inspired and renewed each morning with a short video from Dr. Tim Gray.

Help us sha...

Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.

Watch Dr. Tim Gray's Daily Reflections here: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/121221

H...

In session two, with Bishop Cozzens as retreat master, we learn how important relationship and identity are in prayer. In the end, we can only really understand who we are if we see ourselves in relationship to God, who loves and redeems us. St. Ignatius of Loyola gives us a remarkable example of...

What are the three most impactful books you’ve ever read? In this episode of the Practicing Catholic Podcast, Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger share the books that profoundly shaped their faith, prayer life, and approach to work.

From Genesis 1–4 to Deep Work, they reflect on how Scripture,...

Action Item: Reflect on what holiness is and the deeds of love that you may be busy doing.

Listen to the Daily Readings here.

Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. Start your day off right. Be inspired and renewed each morning with a short video from...

Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.

Watch Dr. Tim Gray's Daily Reflections here: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/121221

H...

Join Bishop Andrew Cozzens in the first part of this 8-part series, The Heart of Prayer. Everyone is called to a life of prayer, but do we really believe that God desires to meet us in prayer, to speak with us? In this episode, we are reminded about the call to prayer, its richness, and that pray...

Lent is almost here, and the question returns every year: What should I give up—and what should I take on? In this episode of the Practicing Catholic Podcast, hosts Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger walk through how Catholics can approach Lent with intention, freedom, and joy.

Together, they...

Holiness isn’t just for saints. Vatican II taught that every Catholic is called to holiness—here’s what that actually looks like in real life.

What does the “universal call to holiness” really mean? In this episode of Practicing Catholic, Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger dive deep into this...

Action Item: Make David's prayers your own, that in trials and afflictions you pray for the steadfast love of God

Listen to the Daily Readings here.

Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. Start your day off right. Be inspired and renewed each morning ...

Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.

Watch Dr. Tim Gray's Daily Reflections here: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/121221

H...

Discover the richness of the Psalms, a collection of 150 sacred hymns and poems that serve as a "the masterwork of prayer in the Old Testament." The Psalms encompass all five types of prayer—blessing, praise, petition, intercession, and thanksgiving—guiding us to speak to God with honesty and dep...