Kristin Bird • Sep 24-27, 2023
It All Starts wtih Prayer (Sunday, Sept 24). Life makes many demands on today’s families, and lives are often full and hectic. Finding the time for prayer can seem difficult - especially if you aren’t sure where to begin or how to pray as a family.Spirit Nights 2023 is an invitation to discover what you are capable of.
Developing Intentional Faith-Building Relationships (Monday, Sept 25). Learn how to effectively walk with others on their journey of faith and invite others to conversion and into relationship with Jesus and His Church.
Parish Staff Retreat (Tuesday, Sept 26). A retreat with staff from Holy Spirit and St. Bron's to renew ourselves for mission and explore what the art of accompaniment is, why it is an essential component of any outreach we do, and how Jesus was the model for its practice.
Spirit Nights 2023 (Monday - Wednesday). Experience the healing and transforming power of Jesus, discover the ways God is writing His story into your life, unpack the power of sharing story in today's world, and learn how to share your story – your testimony of the difference Jesus Christ has made in your life.
Additional resources, copies of the presenations, and downloadable resoruces & reflections to help you unpack each topic and theme a bit more will be available here after each event.
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It All Begins With Prayer
Life makes many demands on today’s families, and lives are often full and hectic. Finding the time for prayer can seem difficult - especially if you aren’t sure where to begin or how to pray as a family.
Downloads
Additional Reading/Listening/Watching
Time For God
(Jacques Philippe)
Prayer Resource Guide
(Burning Hearts)
Lectio Divina Resource Guide (Burning Hearts)
7 • 5 • 2 Prayer at Home Challenge for Families
5 Love Language Profile Quiz
(Dr. Gary Chapman)
How Do You Pray? Blog Series (Burning Hearts)
Hallow • Catholic Prayer & Meditation App
4 Step Spiritual Training Plan
(Ascension Press)
Beyond Praying: Blessing your Children at Bedtime (article from US Catholic) -
Building Intentional Faith Building Relationships
Building intentional faith-building relationships through 1:1 and small group ministry: Offering reflections, practical tips, and suggestions to help you begin listening with the openness of heart which makes true conversion possible.
Downloads
Additional Reading/Listening/Watching
Clear & Simple: How to Have Conversations That Lead to Conversion
(Andrê Regnier)
Forming Intentional Disciples
(Sherry Weddell)
The Joy of the Gospel • Evangelii Gaudium (Pope Francis)
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Spirit Nights: Monday
Below you will find some additional resources to dive a little deeper into understanding God's Love for us, growing our relationship with Jesus, and responding to his invitation to give ourselves to him the way he gives himself to us.
Share your story! Tell us about your experience of the Spirit Nights.
Downloads
Additional Reading/Listening/Watching
Loved As I Am
(Sr. Miriam James Heidland)
Be Healed
(Dr. Bob Schuchts)
Jesus: the Story You Thought You Knew
(Dcn. Keith Strohm)
The Ultimate Relationship
(CCO)
The Hour that Will Change Your Life - YouTube Video
(Fr. Mike Schmitz)
God the Father Loves You - YouTube
(Ascension Press)
The Gathering Place Podcast Episode 123: All We Have to Do is Say Yes (Blessed Is She) 
You Are God's Beloved - Audio Download (Kristin Bird)
Set Free By Love - Audio Download (Kristin Bird)
Empowered By Love - Audio Download (Kristin Bird)
Falling Plates: A short film about life, death, and the love of a savior
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Spirit Night: Tuesday
Below you will find some additional resources to dive a little deeper into discovering and unpacking your story of faith and how our stories of faith intersect with The Great Story of Jesus.
Share your story! Tell us about your experience of the Spirit Nights.
Downloads
If you would like to continue the conversation about making disciples in your home - or talk to someone about how to discover, unpack, and share your story of faith, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Share your story! Tell us about your experience of the EVEnTS.