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In this podcast episode, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation speaks with Alex Rodriguez, an IMF student and the founder of Avila Coaching and Consulting. Through one-on-one coaching and consulting, Alex helps priests step into greater freedom as spiritual fathers. Together, Alex and Kristin discuss the essential role of supporting priests through one-on-one accompaniment, explorin...

The IMF was honored to join nearly 17,000 Catholics from across the nation at SEEK25, held from January 1-5 in Salt Lake City.

Fr. Boniface speaks about how we develop personal narratives in our lives and how we can shape those in a positive way through affirming love.

Fr. Boniface speaks about how to pick scripture passages out and pray with them.

In this podcast, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation interviews Pat Molyneaux, President and Co-Founder of the Human Formation Coalition. Pat discusses accompanying leaders through whole-person leadership coaching. They explore the significance of Jesus’s model of deeply investing in a few individuals to change the world. By focusing on developing self-awareness in leaders, organi...

In this podcast episode, Kristin chats with Ann Virnig, Director of Mission Engagement at the Avila Foundation, to discuss how trauma can be transformed into a source of grace through deeper vulnerability, trust in prayer, and meaningful connections with others. They talk about the ways the body stores trauma, explaining how recognizing physical sensations linked to emotional wounds can pave th...

In this podcast episode, Kristin Molitor interviews Anita Wright, Assistant Program Manager at the Institute for Ministry Formation. Anita is a seasoned catechist trained in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS). Anita shares her experience with the CGS method and provides valuable insights into its transformative approach to accompanying children in their relationships with God.

In this podcast episode, Kristin chats with Jen Settle, a consecrated virgin who serves as Director of Ongoing Formation for the Theology of the Body Institute. Jen shares her vocational journey to becoming a consecrated virgin and shares how she uniquely accompanies those entrusted to her care through her spiritual motherhood.

In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Deacon Brandon Feikles, a seminarian at Saint Vincent Seminary in his final year of formation. He is set to be ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Erie this May. Deacon Brandon shares about his passion for evangelization and his desire to reach out to those who are lost. He shares his personal faith journey that led to this mission. Deacon Brandon...

In this podcast episode, Kristin Molitor interviews Michael King, an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, faith formation specialist, and spiritual director. Michael discusses his new course, Practical Spirituality, which helps students establish the foundations of discipleship. Michael draws his inspiration from the Rule of Saint Benedict to help students more clearly discern the ...

In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Mary Martin from the Archdiocese of Detroit. Mary shares about how an inspiration from the Holy Spirit to raise up Spiritual Directors led to the formation of a cohort of spiritual directors in the Archdiocese of Detroit, all trained through the Institute for Ministry Formation. Mary highlights the beautiful relationships that have been formed in the ...

In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews her sister, Melaine Myklebust, about Melaine’s experience leading a parish mission at the Centered on Christ Catholic Community in Cold Spring, MN. Unlike traditional parish missions led by specialized speakers, this mission was led by the parishioners themselves. This unique parish mission model offered parishioners opportunities to encounter Jesus a...

In this episode of the Transforming Hearts podcast, Kristin interviews Dr. Helene Paharik, associate professor at Saint Vincent Seminary and instructor at the IMF. Kristin and Dr. Paharik explore the concept of mission as an expression of relationship, particularly in the context of Trinitarian love. Dr. Paharik emphasizes that mission is not just a task but an outpouring of the love shared wit...

In this podcast episode, Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, the Director of the Institute for Ministry Formation, shares his experience of praying "The Litany of Healing and Repentance" at the National Eucharistic Congress. Click here to to pray the Litany. (imf.saintvincentseminary.edu/litany/)

Transforming Hearts through Accompaniment: A Conversation with Fr. Boniface Hicks

Group Lectio Divina: Praying Sacred Scripture Together

Spiritual Direction FAQs

How to lead a small group in Lectio Divina

Pastoral Conversion Conference 2020 - Monsignor Brian Bransfield

Pastoral Conversion Conference 2020 - Fr. James Mallon

Excerpts from Spiritual Direction 1: God's Love for Creation

2022 Christmas Message

22 01 28 SDOF Fr Boniface on personal narrative

Ongoing Spiritual Direction Formation with Deacon Keating

Walking with St Joseph - Art of Accompaniment

Walking with St Joseph - Listening from the Heart

Parish Formation - Street Evangelization

Celine Mitchell Catechetics Trailer

Father Boniface Hicks, OSB Catechetics Trailer