Archdiocesan Synod: Praying with Scripture Series

August 14, 2020      mamuran

This virtual five-part series on praying with Scripture offers practical tools for growing in holiness, drawing upon the rich tradition of the Catholic Church. Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Bishop Andrew Cozzens will teach the fundamentals of praying with Scripture and explain how to use a Prayer Companion resource to enrich your prayer experience. Watch at your convenience with family, friends or on your own.

Talk Titles and Speakers

  • Talk 1: “Prayer is a Personal Relationship with God,” by Archbishop Hebda
  • Talk 2: “How to Listen to God in Our Hearts,” by Bishop Cozzens
  • Talk 3: “Conversation with God – Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, Respond,” by Bishop Cozzens
  • Talk 4: “Discernment of Spirits – Consolation and Desolation,” by Bishop Cozzens
  • Talk 5: “Overcoming Obstacles,” by Archbishop Hebda

Learn more about the Archdiocesan Synod.

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Praying with Scripture Series

Teaching Videos

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Talk Outlines / Discussion Questions

Prayer Companions

The Praying with Scripture series provides 25 recommended scriptures for use throughout the 5 week series – one a day for five days each week.

For each scripture, a Prayer Companion is provided with the scripture verse, a guided reflection, and the steps in the Ignatian prayer session. You may use your own journal, or feel free to print the Prayer Companion to journal as you pray.

View All Prayer Companion Scripture Verses

  1. Bartimaeus 
  2. Jesus’ Words of Invitation 
  3. Jeremiah’s Word of Hope 
  4. Fear Not
  5. God At The Origin Of My Being
  6. Potter and Clay
  7. Saying “Yes” to God
  8. A Cry of Utter Sincerity 
  9. Zacchaeus
  10. Consecrated in Spirit
  11. The First of the Signs 
  12. The Samaritan Woman
  13. “Put Out Into the Deep”
  14. The Courage to Tell Jesus Everything 
  15. Spend Your Life for the Gospel
  16. Walking on Water 
  17. A Glimpse of Glory
  18. From Death to New Life
  19. “He Loved Them to the End”  
  20. The Greatest Gift of All
  21. Not My Will but Your Will 
  22. Jesus Gives His Life 
  23. The Woman in Tears
  24. A Journey into Hope  
  25. Do You Love Me?

Download the Full Prayer Companions Booklet