School of Prayer
Third Wednesday of the month September 2023 to May 2024
No classes
December 2023 or March 2024
Beginning in September 2023 we will offer a 7 session course to enrich your spiritual life.
The course which meets on the third Wednesday of each month will be offered as a series.
Why we pray: Man's Desire, God’s initiation
To Whom do we pray: Jesus Christ
Embodiment of prayer, Fully human, Fully Divine
Session 3 - Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 7 to 9PM
How do we pray: Church, Holy Spirit and Mary
Who prays with us: The Saints and Prayer
Who joins us in prayer: The Schools of Spirituality
Traditions of prayer: Popular piety and devotions of peoples
Prayer changes us: Personal transformation and teaching prayer
Fr. John Gordon, Secretary for Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Newark,
and Office for Evangelization Associate Director, Jennifer Behnke
discuss the plans for the School of Prayer in Episode 19 of "Heart of the Ark" Podcast
"For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven,
it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy."
– St. Therese of Lisieux (CCC 2558)
All sessions offered in person at
Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center
499 Belgrove Drive
Kearny, New Jersey
6:30 Refreshments/Fellowship
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
