Now, the mystery of prayer is made clear through the engaging teaching and cinematic artistry of the Augustine Institute in Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God. In six sessions on three DVDs, renowned speaker Dr. Tim Gray masterfully uses the ancient Church's tradition of lectio divina to show you the simple steps for making prayer an effort of love and intimacy with God. Essential and accessible, this new Lectio series is ideal for personal faith formation and small group study.
Episode Listing:
1. Prayer: An Intimate Dialogue
2. Guigo’s Ladder: A Way of Ascent
3. Lectio and Meditatio: Climbing the First Rungs
4. Oratio: Conversation with God
5. Contemplatio: The Gaze of Love
6. Resolutio: Putting Love into Action
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Each session of this full color Student Activity Book includes sticker pages and engaging, lively activities including family take home pages in English and Spanish, word searches, songs, crossword puzzles, and flash cards.
Signs of Grace: You Are Forgiven prepares children to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time by revealing that God is indeed “rich in mercy.” It is most effective when used with The Augustine Institute’s Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession to catechise the parent’s and help meet the crucial need for ongoing formation and catechesis for the entire family.
You Are Forgiven includes seven sessions, each presenting the good news of salvation offered to us in Jesus Christ, with a focus on helping children understand that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a real encounter with him, and that he desires to forgive and heal us at the deepest levels of our humanity.
And while the curriculum is focused on the child, it also recognizes that it is in the Christian family that the Faith is first learned and is most effectively understood and lived out. A Family Take Home Page is provided with each session in English and Spanish to engage parents and the entire family in this journey of Faith.
Beautifully and thoughtfully crafted, this personal Study Guide leads you further into the study of prayer and provides you with over 100 pages of incredible content.
Features of the Lectio Prayer Study Guide:
• six sessions that make the mystery of prayer clearer than ever before
• an outline summary of each video presentation
• practical tips for including lectio divina in your prayer life
• insights and information for deeper understanding
• guided reflections for each session to make the study your own throughout the week
• space for personal journaling in each session
Each session of this full-color Student Guide includes a story from Scripture as well as a story of a saint relevant to the lesson, key word definitions, a fun activity, a story featuring fictional characters children can relate to, and a session recap.
Signs of Grace: You Are Forgiven prepares children to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time by revealing that God is indeed “rich in mercy.” It is most effective when used with The Augustine Institute’s Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession to catechise the parent’s and help meet the crucial need for ongoing formation and catechesis for the entire family.
You Are Forgiven includes seven sessions, each presenting the good news of salvation offered to us in Jesus Christ, with a focus on helping children understand that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a real encounter with him, and that he desires to forgive and heal us at the deepest levels of our humanity.
And while the curriculum is focused on the child, it also recognizes that it is in the Christian family that the Faith is first learned and is most effectively understood and lived out. A Family Take Home Page is provided with each session in English and Spanish to engage parents and the entire family in this journey of Faith.
Each session of this full color Student Activity Book includes sticker pages and engaging, lively activities including family take home pages in English and Spanish, word searches, songs, crossword puzzles, and flash cards.
Signs of Grace: You Are Loved prepares children to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time by revealing the intimate love that God has for us. It is most effective when used with The Augustine Institute’s Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist to catechise the parent’s and help meet the crucial need for ongoing formation and catechesis for the entire family.
You Are Loved includes eight sessions, each presenting the teachings of the Church on the Sacrament of the Eucharist with a focus on helping the children understand that the Sacrament of First Holy Communion is a real encounter with Jesus Christ who desires to unite himself to us at the deepest levels of our humanity.
And while the curriculum is focused on the child, it also recognizes that it is in the Christian family that the Faith is first learned and is most effectively understood and lived out. A Family Take Home Page is provided with each session in English and Spanish to engage parents and the entire family in this journey of Faith.
Beautifully and thoughtfully crafted, filled with stimulating graphics and imagery, this personal study guide leads you deeper into the history, the faith, and passion surrounding Divine Mercy with over 90 pages of incredible content.
What if Marriage is more than you think it is?
What if, woven into the very fabric of your humanity, is a purposeful desire placed there by God that will play a vital part in his work in the world? No matter how long you’ve been married, it’s always a good time to discover the deepest spiritual, emotional and practical realities of what your marriage can and should be.
This special edition of Beloved will show you through Scripture, Tradition and Church teaching that God’s desire for your marriage will bring your truest desires alive. The wonder, mystery and joy behind that first “I do”—whether you said it last year, or years ago—is beautifully depicted visually and practically taught by trusted presenters.
In six sessions, Beloved explores:
- Does Marriage Matter?
- Entering the Story of Marriage
- Love Revealed
- Total Gift of Self
- A Sacramental Bond
- Real Challenges, Real Love
Divine Mercy In the Second Greatest Story Ever Told is a dramatic 10-session journey featuring best-selling author and popular speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC.
Fr. Gaitley weaves a tapestry of wonder and beauty from the threads of the dramatic history of Poland, the transformative message of St. Faustina Kowalska, the prophetic apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, the powerful witness of St. Maximillian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope Saint John Paul II.
But this is more than just a masterful telling of the “Second Greatest Story.” Thanks to the brilliant artistry of the Augustine Institute’s world-class film team, this amazing story comes to life like never before. In fact, you’ll not just learn about the consoling message of Divine Mercy, you’ll experience it.
Episode Listing:
Episode 1 - God’s School of Trust (17 minutes)
Episode 2 - Behold This Heart (23 minutes)
Episode 3 - The Suffering Servant (16 minutes)
Episode 4 - Faustina and the Spread of Divine Mercy (30 minutes)
Episode 5 - Proclaim This Message (33 minutes)
Episode 6 - Fatima (20 minutes)
Episode 7 - The Secret of Divine Mercy (26 minutes)
Episode 8 - God’s Master Plan (23 minutes)
Episode 9 - Mary’s Knight (25 minutes)
Episode 10 - The Final Question (25 minutes)
With easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions, your group will experience together the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition, and history.
Features of the 160-page Lectio Prayer Leader’s Guide:
• complete Study Guide content to follow along with your participants
• a leader overview for each session
• suggested answers for discussion questions and reflections
• guidelines on how to lead a small group study
• practical tips for including lectio divina in your daily prayer life
• insights for understanding Sacred Scripture and Tradition
• detailed introductions, prayers, and ice-breakers for your group
• background texts to go deeper into the study
Have more questions about Lectio? Call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service.
Though prayer is one of the essentials of a thriving faith, we often feel as if we’re talking to ourselves. Or, worse, we feel like we’re talking to no one at all. How can something so vital to the faith be so elusive?
Now, the mystery of prayer is made clear through the engaging teaching and artistry of the Augustine Institute's Lectio series are brought together in Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God. Renowned speaker Dr. Tim Gray masterfully uses the ancient Church's tradition of lectio divina to show you the simple steps for making prayer an effort of love and intimacy with God. Essential and accessible, this new Lectio series is ideal for personal faith formation and small group study.
The Lectio series was created by the expert teachers at the Augustine Institute, the fastest growing Graduate School of Theology in the country. The Augustine Institute seeks to equip Catholics and parishes to renew the Church and transform the world for Christ. Now every Catholic parish has the opportunity to share in the work of the Institute by offering the Lectio series. Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God features a unique style of study which engages your mind, faith, experience, and imagination, leading you beyond simply reading to truly read, reflect, and respond. All in all, your group will discover the powerful and personal truth of God’s Word and practical inspiration for your lives.
Have more questions about Lectio? Check out the FAQ, call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service.In Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God renowned speaker Dr. Tim Gray masterfully uses the ancient Church's tradition of lectio divina to show you the simple steps for making prayer an effort of love and intimacy with God.
The Study Guide for Lectio Prayer is the key to getting the full experience. This powerful resource was created to lead you further into Scripture as you read, reflect, and respond.
Beautifully and thoughtfully crafted, this personal Study Guide leads you deeper into the study of prayer and provides you with over 100 pages of impactful content.
Features of the Lectio Prayer Study Guide:
• six sessions that make mystery of prayer clearer than ever before
• an outline summary of each video presentation
• practical tips for including lectio divina in your prayer life
• insights and information for deeper understanding
• guided reflections for each session to make the study your own throughout the week
• space for personal journaling in each session
Have more questions about Lectio? Check out the FAQ, call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service.