Father Joe tells how Francisco was a "little contemplative"; he would retreat to the attic of his house to escape the crowds, be quiet, and listen to God.All of us need to be alone and to pray at times, as Jesus did often.

Hear Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, discuss the different methods of Christian Prayer, including: Lectio Divina, Benedictine Meditation, Ignatian Meditation, Franciscan Meditation, Carmelite (Teresian) Meditation, Augustinian Meditation, Thomistic Meditation, Salesian Meditation, and Marian Meditation (The Rosary).