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   Number 1: SP#7 “The Heart to Heart Conversation with a Spiritual Companion” – The School of Prayer w/ Fr. Scott Traynor

   SP#7 The School of Prayer: Foundations for the New Evangelization Fr. Scott Traynor talks about the importance of “spiritual friendship or companionship”. He discusses “heart-sharing” between spouses, but also in friendship with others. He give us models on how this can look. Fr. Scott also helps us to understand the difference between ordinary relationships and the unique gift of the “spiritual friendship”. What is a healthy sharing relationship and what are the signs of unhealthy ones which we may want to avoid. In Father Scott Traynor’s book, Blessed John Paul II’s memorable call to make of the parish a school of prayer takes on flesh and becomes concretely attainable. Those you read these faith-filled pages will find renewed desire to create such parishes and a clear road-map toward this goal. –Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV Father Scott Traynor received his STB from the Pontifical Gregorian University and his JCL from Catholic University of America. He has been an instructor and spiritual director for many of the programs at the Institute for Priestly Formation. Father Traynor is a retreat master and spiritual director who has travelled the country as a speaker at various conferences, diocesan gatherings and national conferences.. He is especially sought after to present on the topics of prayer, discernment and priestly identity and mission. He serves the Rector of the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver Colorado. The post SP#7 “The Heart to Heart Conversation with a Spiritual Companion” – The School of Prayer w/ Fr. Scott Traynor appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

   August 05, 2017·35min
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   Number 2: SP#6 – “The Difference between Spiritual Reality and Fantasy” – The School of Prayer with Fr. Scott Traynor

   SP#6 The School of Prayer: Foundations for the New Evangelization Fr. Scott Traynor talks about how God wants to have an intimate relationship with us. What is the dynamic of this relationship? He longs for us to freely give ourselves to Him. Fr. Scott talks about the gift of our imagination and what is true spiritual reality as opposed to fantasy. How do I tell the difference? What is the nature of the effect? Is it lasting or does it evaporate after the experience? Is Jesus in the center of the reality we are encountering? He describes the use of Lectio Divina, the praying with Sacred Scripture, that helps us to enter into the deeper relationship we are called to by God. Fr. Scott explains the difference between the Ignatian and Carmelite understandings of “contemplation”. Is there an ordinary Catholic “mysticism”? Do we miss it? In Father Scott Traynor’s book, Blessed John Paul II’s memorable call to make of the parish a school of prayer takes on flesh and becomes concretely attainable. Those you read these faith-filled pages will find renewed desire to create such parishes and a clear road-map toward this goal. –Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV Father Scott Traynor received his STB from the Pontifical Gregorian University and his JCL from the Catholic University of America. He has been an instructor and spiritual director for many of the programs at the Institute for Priestly Formation. Father Traynor is a retreat master and spiritual director who has traveled the country as a speaker at various conferences, diocesan gatherings, and national conferences. He is especially sought after to present on the topics of prayer, discernment and priestly identity and mission. He serves the Rector of the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver Colorado. The post SP#6 – “The Difference between Spiritual Reality and Fantasy” – The School of Prayer with Fr. Scott Traynor appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

   July 29, 2017·34min
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   Number 3: SP#5 – “The Hazards in Spiritual Desolation” – The School of Prayer with Fr. Scott Traynor

   SP#5 The School of Prayer: Foundations for the New Evangelization Fr. Scott Traynor talks about the fear of pain. He speaks of the difference between true and false suffering. The gaze of the Father transforms our pain. How do we invite Jesus into the heart of that pain? Fr. Scott helps us to recognize the “mine field” we navigate in our lives and how it affects our relationship with God, especially in prayer. He speaks abut the “hazards” in spiritual desolation. Jesus can “disarm” those “landmines”, if we allow Him in. We should never travel in the “mine field” alone. Fr. Scott also talks about the importance of silence and discernment. To attend to moment of God’s loving gaze. In Father Scott Traynor’s book, Blessed John Paul II’s memorable call to make of the parish a school of prayer takes on flesh and becomes concretely attainable. Those you read these faith-filled pages will find renewed desire to create such parishes and a clear road-map toward this goal. –Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV Father Scott Traynor received his STB from the Pontifical Gregorian University and his JCL from Catholic University of America. He has been an instructor and spiritual director for many of the programs at the Institute for Priestly Formation. Father Traynor is a retreat master and spiritual director who has travelled the country as a speaker at various conferences, diocesan gatherings and national conferences.. He is especially sought after to present on the topics of prayer, discernment and priestly identity and mission. He serves the Rector of the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver Colorado. The post SP#5 – “The Hazards in Spiritual Desolation” – The School of Prayer with Fr. Scott Traynor appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

   July 22, 2017·29min
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   Number 4: SP#3 “Prayer in the Heart of Suffering” – The School of Prayer – with Fr. Scott Traynor

   SP#3 “Prayer in the Heart of Suffering” – The School of Prayer: Foundations for the New Evangelization Fr. Scott Traynor talks about the darkness that can be found in our lives. How can we experience the overwhelming love and mercy of God, even in our suffering? How can we live out the teaching of St. Paul: Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! In Father Scott Traynor’s book, Blessed John Paul II’s memorable call to make of the parish a school of prayer takes on flesh and becomes concretely attainable. Those you read these faith-filled pages will find renewed desire to create such parishes and a clear road-map toward this goal. –Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV Father Scott Traynor received his STB from the Pontifical Gregorian University and his JCL from Catholic University of America. He has been an instructor and spiritual director for many of the programs at the Institute for Priestly Formation. Father Traynor is a retreat master and spiritual director who has travelled the country as a speaker at various conferences, diocesan gatherings and national conferences.. He is especially sought after to present on the topics of prayer, discernment and priestly identity and mission. He serves the Rector of the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver Colorado. The post SP#3 “Prayer in the Heart of Suffering” – The School of Prayer – with Fr. Scott Traynor appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

   June 12, 2017·24min
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   Number 5: SP#2 “To Live Our Prayer in Union with Love” – The School of Prayer – with Fr. Scott Traynor

   SP#2 “To Live Our Prayer in Union with Love” – The School of Prayer: Foundations for the New Evangelization Fr. Scott Traynor talks about how we have to do more than just talk about prayer. He discusses how we must “live” our prayer in the union of love within the heart of the Holy Trinity. That is the goal of Christian prayer. He goes on to describe the very nature of the Holy Trinity….the relationship of love between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Father Scott Traynor’s book, Blessed John Paul II’s memorable call to make of the parish a school of prayer takes on flesh and becomes concretely attainable. Those you read these faith-filled pages will find renewed desire to create such parishes and a clear road-map toward this goal. –Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV Father Scott Traynor received his STB from the Pontifical Gregorian University and his JCL from Catholic University of America. He has been an instructor and spiritual director for many of the programs at the Institute for Priestly Formation. Father Traynor is a retreat master and spiritual director who has travelled the country as a speaker at various conferences, diocesan gatherings and national conferences.. He is especially sought after to present on the topics of prayer, discernment and priestly identity and mission. He serves the Rector of the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver Colorado. The post SP#2 “To Live Our Prayer in Union with Love” – The School of Prayer – with Fr. Scott Traynor appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

   June 03, 2017·28min
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