Who is the Holy Spirit introduces the Holy Spirit as the love of God personified. Participants will explore why more Christians don't experience the Holy Spirit in their lives the way he is described in the Scriptures. We explain how the Spirit empowers and enriches the life of a believer, how to recognize the action of the Holy Spirit, and examine some of the obstacles to receiving new life in the Spirit. Participants willl be introduced to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit through personal testimony and prayer.
Short Talk
This presentation can be done as a shorter talk (60-90 mins) that walks participants through the material at a quicker pace and provides handouts for them to complete reflection and prayer on their own time. Suggestions are given on how to apply the insights gained.
Retreat Day
This presentation can also be offered as a longer retreat experience (4-6 hours). The first half of the day is spent on examining the person of the Holy Spirit. The second half of the retreat looks at how the Holy Spirit interacts in our daily lives. The day ends with a prayer experience that encourages participants to pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Clip from a talk given as part of a parish day-long retreat on the Holy Spirit at Corpus Christi Parish in Phoenix, AZ. Presenter: Kristin Bird, Executive Director
Testimonials
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God used you to touch the hearts of many priests
"Thank you for your outstanding presentations. The evalulations from our convocation were very positive, and I continue to hear many comments from the preists that your presentations were refreshing, meaningful, and energized them regarding evnagelization...God used you to touch the hearts of many priests, and I am very grateful to you."
Bishop Gregory Aymond, Archdiocese of New Orleans
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Walked along side our team developing a process to move from maintenance to mission
"Burning Hearts Disciples has helped me and my leadership team develop and communicate our vision of discipleship in the Diocese of Biloxi. They met us where we were and walked alongside our team developing a process to move from maintenance to a purpose of mission. They continue to walk with us as we work to move our clergy, Religious, parishioners, students, families, and staff to be disciples and form missionary disciples of Christ. "
Bishop Louis Kihneman, III, Diocese of Biloxi
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A huge part of culture change in our Diocese
"Thank you for your leadership throughout the Diocese of Green Bay. I continue to hear very positive feedback about your presentations and teaching througout the diocese. You have been such a huge part of cultural change at the Diocese and a great formator of our parish leaders with the Discipleship Seminars. For you I am very grateful."
Bishop David Ricken, Diocese of Green Bay
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Deacon Jim Kincel, Diaconate Formation, Diocese of Lafayette
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Your accompaniment has been invaluable to us!
We were blessed to have Burning Hearts Disciples walk with us as we have journeyed towards intentional discipleship on a personal & parish level for two years. Your accompaniment has been invaluable to us as we journey towards intentional discipleship. Thank you for your inspired support and spirit-filled accompaniment.
Parish Discipleship Task Force • Oviedo, FL