Prayer Articles
by James O'Brien
James O'Brien is an Editorial Assistant with Jesuit Communications.
Prayer rite: The invitation of May Day
Hymns, readings, reflection and prayers of petition for 1 May. Hymns: Come to Set Us Free, Bernadette Farrell; A New Heart for a New World,...
Australia Day 2020
Hymns, readings, reflection and prayers of petition for this year’s Australia Day. Hymns: Gather Your People, Bob Hurd; Jubilee Hymn to the Holy Spirit, Michael...
Advent: ‘The Lord is with you’
Suggested hymns and readings, a reflection and prayers of petition for Advent. Hymns: As the Deer Longs, Bob Hurd; All That Is Hidden, Bernadette Farrell;...
Mysteries of Light
Jesus encourages us to receive his life and message: meditations and prayers. In our resources we have invited readers to pray with the Rosary’s Joyful...
Prayers for ‘An extraordinary missionary month’
Hymns, readings and reflections for October which has been designated ‘Extraordinary Missionary Month’ by Pope Francis. Hymns: Gather Us In (Marty Haugen); The Cry of...
Prayers for the Season of Creation
Hymns, readings and reflections for the Season of Creation, which runs from 1 September to 4 October (the Feast of St Francis of Assisi). Hymns:...
The divine takes skin in us human beings
God takes skin in us human beings and the ordinary encounters of our days are filled with the divine, so the Ignatian retreat leader and...
Season of Consolation: Reflecting on the Sorrowful Mysteries
Individuals and prayer groups will be able to explore the Sorrowful Mysteries this Lent, with a series of weekly reflections leading up to Easter. We...
Season of Joy: Week Five – The finding of Jesus in the Temple
Praying with the Joyful Mysteries: Jesuit Communications offers a series of reflections around the five Joyful Mysteries. This week, we explore the finding of Jesus...
Season of Joy: Week Four – The Presentation
Praying with the Joyful Mysteries: Jesuit Communications offers a series of reflections around the five Joyful Mysteries. This week, we explore the Presentation in the...
Season of Joy: Week Three – The Nativity
Praying with the Joyful Mysteries: Jesuit Communications offers a series of reflections around the five Joyful Mysteries. This week, we explore the Nativity of Jesus. Parishes...
Season of Joy: Week Two – The Visitation
Jesuit Communications offers a series of reflections around the five Joyful Mysteries. This week, we explore the Visitation. Parishes and prayer groups: Feel free to...
