The Heart of Prayer
Relationship, Identity, and Mission | Heart of Prayer | Episode 2
Episode 2
•
18-Feb-2026
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 prayer leading him from a false identity into his true identity as a beloved child of God.
Up Next in Season 1
-
Foundations for Prayer | Heart of Pra...
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...
-
Prayer of the Heart | Heart of Prayer...
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...
-
Prayer and the Surrender to God | Hea...
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...
5 Comments