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In partnership with the National Eucharistic Congress, the Augustine Institute invites Catholics to deepen their prayer life with Heart of Prayer, a new retreat-style Lenten series filmed at the stunning Château on the Institute’s campus north of St. Louis. Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Bishop of Crookston and Chairman of the Bishops' Advisory Group for the National Eucharistic Congress, guides viewers through eight sessions of teaching and reflection, each under an hour, focused on prayer and learning to quiet the heart to hear God’s voice. All episodes release on Ash Wednesday, February 18, on Formed, the Augustine Institute’s faith-formation streaming platform.

Meet The Spokesperson

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Dr. Scott Hefelfinger

 

Dr. Scott Hefelfinger is a professor at the Augustine Institute and the Director of Content Development. He teaches in the areas of moral theology, marriage and family, and prayer. After studying music as an undergraduate, he then went on to do graduate work in theology, receiving a doctorate from the University of Notre Dame. Combining his academic training and his experience with art, traveling missionary work, and the richness of family life, Dr. Hefelfinger helps to guide the development of the Augustine Institute’s multimedia content across various platforms, including Formed, the Amen app, podcasts, and more.



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Suggested Interview Questions

  1. Can you tell us what Heart of Prayer is and how this Lenten collaboration with the National Eucharistic Congress came about?
  2. Could you give us an overview of the key topics the series will explore?
  3. Among the three Lenten pillars, why did you choose to focus specifically on prayer? How does Bishop Cozzens’ involvement enhance the series?
  4. What do you hope Catholics will take away from Heart of Prayer? Is it designed for individuals, groups, or both?
  5. Are there any additional resources or materials that accompany the series to help participants deepen their experience?
  6. What’s the best way for our audience to access and engage with Heart of Prayer?

 

Media Requests

Contact Carrie Kline at carriek@missionadvancementpartners.com for interview requests. 

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