Science of Sainthood
Print Leader Guide - Introduction To Real Prayer
Print Leader Guide - Introduction To Real Prayer
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Printed Leader Guide - Introduction To Real Prayer
This is the printed, physical edition of the Leader Guide for the dynamic Science of Sainthood video series titled Introduction To Real Prayer, taught by Matthew Leonard.
This Leader Guide follows the exact same format as the participant workbook, but it contains extra information only intended only for the leader.
These extra sections include:
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Opening & Closing Prayer Scripts – These are optional scripts you can use to
open the group in prayer. There are additional prayers listed in the back of both
this leader guide and the participant workbooks. -
Leader Notes – Additional information to help the leader that isn’t necessarily to
be communicated to group participants. -
Leader Scripts – Suggested text used by the leader to introduce various sections
of the study and provide instructions for participants.
- Answers – There are answers to each Review Question below each question.
In addition, each Workbook and Leader Guide contains:
Guided Audio Meditation
There is a guided audio meditation that accompanies every lesson. It is found online
right after each video. The meditation will use the scripture passage shown in the
workbook in that section so participants can follow along when it is being read. If
participants want to journal during the time of meditation, they can do so in the section
marked “Prayer Journal” at the end of every lesson.
For Further Reflection
After the guided audio meditation there is a written meditation titled “For Further
Reflection”. When and how you use it is totally optional. This section is provided to give
some extra material related to the lesson topic upon which people can reflect either in
class or in-between group sessions.
For Further Reading
At the end of every lesson there is a section titled “For Further Reading” that is
designed to show participants where they can go to explore the topic of the lesson more
deeply.
Course Description
God desires you more than you can imagine.
But unless you have a real life of prayer, you'll never truly encounter him. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church says, "prayer is the encounter of God's thirst with ours" (n. 2560).
Hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard, Introduction to Real Prayer introduces participants to the basics of prayer, its necessity, and how to make it a part of their daily lives.
But it does a LOT more.
Matthew guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer, showing not just what they are, but how to do them.
He also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of), as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy to understand, conversational style for which he is known.
It's time to get real about prayer...and watch people's lives be radically transformed.
"Outstanding!"
"This course is a magnificent help in my faith journey."
Number of Lessons - 9 | Lesson Length - 20 Minutes
Lesson 2 - Beginning to Really Pray
Lesson 3 - The Map to God
Lesson 4 - The Surprising Power of Vocal Prayer
Lesson 5 - Moving into Meditative Prayer
Lesson 6 - Spiritual Consolations & Dealing with Dryness
Lesson 7 - Contemplation & Communion
Lesson 8 - Overcoming Distractions & the Power of Silence
Lesson 9 - Making Real Progress