Imaginative Prayer
Join priest and retreat master, Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV, in this new course as he teaches us to pray using St. Ignatius of Loyola’s method of imaginative prayer. Through practical wisdom and everyday examples, Fr. Gallagher will help anyone go deeper in prayer and grow closer to God.
7 sessions
1Ignatius & Imaginative PrayerIn this first lesson, Fr. Timothy Gallagher tells the story of St. Ignatius and what makes imaginative prayer unique from other methods of prayer.
Fr. Gallagher17 min
2What Imaginative Prayer Looks LikeIn this second session of our Hallow Course, Fr. Gallagher shares real-life examples of imaginative prayer and how powerful it can be in our lives.
Fr. Gallagher16 min
3Heart Speaks to HeartOn this third day, Fr. Gallagher gets to the root of what prayer looks like and answers some common questions about imaginative prayer.
Fr. Gallagher17 min
4Ready to PrayIn this session, Fr. Gallagher shares practical advice for starting a time of prayer. He looks at how we transition from our everyday lives and where to begin.
Fr. Gallagher14 min
5The Look of GodToday Fr. Gallagher speaks about how God looks upon us and how important it is for us to see God during our time of prayer. Then Fr. Gallagher closes with some practical questions on the decisions we make in prayer.
Fr. Gallagher18 min
6ConversationIn this final session, Fr. Gallagher helps us understand what a conversation with God looks like. Lastly, Fr. Gallagher gives practical guidelines for what a healthy prayer life should look like and provides additional resources for prayer.
Fr. Gallagher20 min
7Extra: Sample Daily ContemplationFr. Gallagher puts all of this wisdom and practical insights into his Daily Contemplation series. Join him in doing a sample session of Imaginative Prayer each day. For more, you can find the Daily Contemplation on the Home Screen under Morning/Evening Routines, or search “Daily Contemplation.”
Fr. Gallagher11-15 min