John Mark Comer Teachings Contemplative Prayer (ft. Father Rick Ganz) | Prayer E2
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Feb 2, 2026 Father Rick Ganz, a Jesuit priest who leads the Farber Institute, shares contemplative practices and spiritual direction. He reframes prayer as a way of perceiving God in everyday life. Short reflections explore John 15’s vine image, the discipline of the Examen, and abiding as presence rather than nonstop doing. A guided mini-Examen invites simple, daily noticing and gratitude.
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Prayer As A Way Of Seeing
- Prayer is not a special event but a way of perceiving all experience as shared with God.
- Disciplines of prayer train us to see daily moments as God reaching for us.
Reframe Experience, Don't Moralize It
- Avoid moralizing experiences; what seems bad can later be a deep blessing in shaping you.
- Prayer helps you receive days as gifts before they unfold, offering perspective on events.
Abiding Is The Heart Of Fruitfulness
- John 15's vine imagery captures the depth of abiding: dependence and fruitfulness flow from union with Christ.
- Remaining in Jesus is the primary condition for producing lasting spiritual fruit.