The Heart of Prayer
2 Seasons
Presented in partnership with the National Eucharistic Congress, Heart of Prayer invites participants into an intimate and peaceful retreat with Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota. Bishop Cozzens leads viewers through eight sessions of teaching and reflection on prayer and its place in our spiritual life. Set in the beautiful Chateau on the Augustine Institute Campus, Heart of Prayer reveals the beauty and transcendence of a prayer life, as Bishop Cozzens draws from Scripture and the saints to offer guidance that is practical and down-to-earth. Through their time with Bishop Cozzens, viewers will quiet their hearts and minds to hear the voice of God calling to them in their life of prayer.
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02:13Episode 19
How Can Suffering Evangelize?
Episode 19
Evangelization is a work of grace. Drawing on the wisdom of Thomas Aquinas and the witness of Mother Teresa, this clip reflects on how suffering, rejection, and even apparent failure can become powerful instruments in the Holy Spirit’s work of opening hearts to the Gospel.
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How Does Relational Prayer Fit into My Prayer Life?
Episode 1
We all struggle and suffer. The Lord's goal is not necessarily to remove the struggle, but to transform the heart. What does healing and conversion look like in this place?
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02:36Episode 2
How Does Mary Help Us to Pray?
Episode 2
Mary plays a vital role in our relationship with God. What is her purpose in our spiritual life? She is given to us a model and teacher. Join Bishop Cozzens as he discusses Mary's role in our prayer life.
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03:29Episode 3
What Is White-Knuckling in Prayer?
Episode 3
What are the signs of white knuckling in life and prayer? How can that be transformed? Bishop Cozzens, drawing on his lived experience, speaks about how difficult moments in our lives can be places of deep encounter with God.
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How Do I Grow in Faith During Suffering?
Episode 4
Suffering is a part of life, but how can our suffering transform our faith? In this question-and-answer segment, Bishop Cozzens helps us understand how we can all grow in our faith through suffering.
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02:37Episode 5
What is General Confession for?
Episode 5
What is a general confession? When should I do a general confession? Bishop Cozzens unpacks the intention behind a general confession and the graces that come from it.
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Which Part of Prayer is Best for Journaling
Episode 6
Journaling can be helpful when praying... but when should you do it? Bishop Cozzens offers advice on when it is best to journal our experiences in prayer.
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02:07Episode 7
Encountering God: A Story
Episode 7
Bishop Cozzens reflects on his life and one of the powerful moments where God encountered him with love and mercy.
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How Do I Begin to See Myself as God's Beloved?
Episode 8
God sees us as we truly are, but we often live from different false identities. Bishop Cozzens reveals how our relationship with God in prayer helps us to see ourselves as God does.
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02:09Episode 9
When Is Work a Distraction from Prayer?
Episode 9
We all know the story of Marha and Mary. Work and prayer are intimately related. How can we work with Jesus, rather than keep him separate from our day-to-day affairs? Join Bishop Cozzens in this question-and-answer segment to find out.
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02:19Episode 10
How Do I Begin Prayer with Focus?
Episode 10
Distractions often come to mind when we try to pray. What should we do about them? Bishop Cozzens walks gives some practical advice on how to enter into deeper prayer and to let go of distractions.
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02:03Episode 11
How Can I Help Fallen-Away Catholics?
Episode 11
Many of us have friends and family members who have fallen away from the faith. Prayer plays an essential role in this. Find out why in this question and answer segment with Bishop Cozzens.
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01:56Episode 12
Is a Spiritual Director Necessary?
Episode 12
We all need some kind of accompaniment as we follow Jesus. But when is a spiritual director necessary? Bishop Cozzens discusses the role of a spiritual director in the life of a faithful Christian.
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02:28Episode 13
How Should I Relate to Non-Catholics?
Episode 13
Christians are called to be a light to the nations—but how? Bishop Cozzens gets to the heart of the dynamic relationship faithful disciples are to have with those who are not.
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03:19Episode 14
Who are Some Relatable Saints?
Episode 14
The saints have gone before us in following Jesus. Bishop Cozzens reflects on the saints who have inspired him to follow Jesus along the narrow way.
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How Do I Manage a Cycle of Consolation & Turmoil?
Episode 15
We all struggle and suffer. The Lord's goal is not necessarily to remove the struggle, but to transform the heart. What does healing and conversion look like in this place?
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02:18Episode 16
How Do Videos Affect the Imagination?
Episode 16
We are all created differently, and our imaginations are different from one another. In consuming media, how are we to discern what to take in and keep out? Bishop Cozzens reflects on his own experience and offers guidance to help us discern.
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What's the Difference Between (Spiritual) Darkness & Desolation?
Episode 17
What is spiritual darkness, and what is spiritual desolation? The difference is found in the writings of St. Ignatius and St. John of the Cross. Bishop Cozzens touches on these two spiritual realities and simply illustrates how to discern between them.
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02:00Episode 18
How Do I Balance Petition & Meditation?
Episode 18
How should petitionary prayer factor into our spiritual life? It plays a vital role in the life of the Church, but finding the right balance between bringing our intentions to God and spending time in relationship can be hard. Bishop Cozzens takes time to answer this question and offer practical ...