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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036 – Surf News, April 29, 2014