Prayer Articles
by Andrew Hamilton
Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ is an editorial consultant at Jesuit Communications

Warp and weft of human rights
Human rights are not merely individual but sewn into the social fabric. The last months of this year have been marked by disputes about human...

People like us
In praying for persons with disabilities in December, Pope Francis is asking that we are given the gift of sight to recognise the full potential...

Welcome all
Reaching out to the excluded does not weaken our faith or moral values, rather it shows our commitment to Christ’s way. Anniversaries that touch on...

The Pope of accompaniment
In November’s prayer intention, Pope Francis asks us to pray for him as he accompanies Catholics on their journey to Christ. No one who follows...

Talk, pray, love
At heart the Synod on Synodality is an invitation to trust and build a Church that is inclusive and mission focused. If you are a...

Listen and pray
As the Church comes together for the Synod, Pope Francis asks we adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level. Pope Francis asks...

Freedom to live
The World Day of Migrants and Refugees demands of us that we respect the dignity of all who seek our protection. Each year the World...

Place of possibility
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for people living on the margins this September is for all peoples who may feel overlooked or undervalued. When Pope Francis...

Choose justice and healing
May this new engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples not be broken off. The Catholic Bishops Justice Statement appears each year on Social...

A rich reflection
Social justice is integral to living a fully human life. As situations change so does the Gospel-inspired social justice tradition. Social justice is often seen...

Homelessness hits home
Homelessness is more than a misfortune. It is the violation of the right of every human being to a culturally appropriate place in which to...

Praying with, and for, our youth
Pope Francis has dedicated his August prayer intention to young people – that they may live and witness the Good News. August is youth month....