Emmaus Academy

St. Paul Center Course

Personal Prayer

Presented by

Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.

About the course

Prayer is at the heart of the Christian life. Given that we are weak and even sinful human beings, how can it be that God has anything to do with us? What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God? Why is God so silent and hidden? How do we grow in prayer? This course is a companion to the book of the same name, Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love, which Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, co-wrote with his confrère, Fr. Thomas Acklin, OSB, both of St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, PA. From practical steps of contemplation to a focus on personal liturgical prayer, this course offers an amazing insight into Christian prayer.

About the presenter

Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB is a Benedictine monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, PA. Since his ordination to the priesthood in 2004, he has provided spiritual direction for many men and women, including married couples, seminarians, consecrated religious, and priests—even as he completed his Doctorate in computer science at Penn State University. He is the programming manager and an on-air contributor for We Are One Body Catholic radio, and he has recorded thousands of radio programs on theology and the spiritual life. He has extensive experience as a retreat master for laity, consecrated religious, and priests.

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Our hand-picked instructors will engage you from the first lesson to the last quiz-delivering an unparalleled experience in quality content.

Scott Hahn
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John Bergsma
John Bergsma
Jeffrey Morrow
Jeffrey Morrow
Nina Heereman
Nina Heereman
Matthew Breuninger
Matthew Breuninger
Ralph Martin
Ralph Martin
James Merrick
James Merrick
Joan Watson
Joan Watson
Mike Sirilla
Mike Sirilla
Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.
Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.
Katie Bogner
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Rob Corzine
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What people are saying

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Wonderful Course! Father Hicks was excellent and engaging. I love this platform and how personal it feels.

- Anonymous

I loved this course and Fr. Boniface Hicks.... I am sure that this course will help me to pray better! I also love the time of each course. Perfect!

- Anonymous

This was a very good study on prayer. Well presented. I completed all the lessons and quizzes. The quizzes really do an excellent job of reviewing the lesson.

- Anonymous

I signed up for this and I've started a course called: Full of Grace. It's EXCELLENT! I'm already on Day 2 and loving EVERYTHING about Emmaus Academy.

- Bree

This continues to open many venues to learn more about the faith. You don't have to be a college student to explore a new way to experience learning.

- Mary

This is amazing and something that will lift the knowledge of many. Thank you for your endless dedication.

- Denise

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