Father Boniface Hicks, OSBWelcome to the homepage of Father Boniface Patrick Hicks, OSB. I am a Benedictine monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey and a Catholic priest and Director of Spiritual Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary and Director of the Institute for Ministry Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary.

Radio Station

I am an On Air contributor of We Are One Body® Catholic radio (WAOB®).

Books

My latest book is entitled The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass: A Guide for Encountering Christ in the Liturgy. This book moves from the sublime to the practical, explicating the mysteries and also giving detailed instructions for prayer and reflection. I describe five movements of silence in the Mass and each chapter ends with a look at Mary as exemplifying that movement of silence. I also share wisdom from St. Benedict in each chapter and offer reflection questions and practical exercises to foster book studies in small groups or parishes. 

My previous book is entitled the Fruit of Her Womb.  It is a 33-day consecration to Jesus through Mary available through Sophia Institute Press.  It is a collection of Scripture readings and reflections by Popes and Saints to help you entrust yourself to our Lady. You can view a sample on my Marian Consecration page.

I also wrote a book on St. Joseph! Through the Heart of St. Joseph will help you enter into a relationship with St. Joseph.  If you don’t feel you know St. Joseph well, this book will help you get to know him personally.  If you have made your Consecration to St. Joseph, this book will lead you deeper into that relationship.

I co-authored a book with Fr. Thomas Acklin, OSB called Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father’s Love. See my blog article for more details.

I also co-authored with Father Thomas Acklin, OSB a highly acclaimed book on Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love. 

Institute for Ministry Formation

I am now offering workshops, Retreats  and online courses through the Saint Vincent Seminary Institute of Ministry Formation (IMF).  Please register with the IMF to stay connected!

Videos

WAOB interviews and videos including my faith journey.VID

I created this web site so that you can:

  • Reflect with me on some mysteries of faith in my blog Monastic Musings.
  • Find out about the Retreats I am offering to general audiences this year.
  • Give glory to God as you learn more about my conversion and journey of faith.

When you have time and would like to meditate on the different aspects of the Faith please check the blog below. May God be with you always.

Monastic Musings Blog