Prayer Articles
by Rita Malavisi
The doorway to what is possible
Faced with uncertainty about where to step next, prayer can offer solid ground. When I pause to notice the thresholds in my own life, I...
Servant leadership
Leadership in the Church, government and organisations should emphasise stewardship, not power. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘Business as usual’. It’s used to describe situations where...
Confirmed leadership
More information about the Church’s women leaders and saints would benefit the Church, and not only in Confirmation name selection. Around this time, there are...
I say yes, my Lord
Mary’s unswerving faith, humility, and love serve as an inspiration for us all in how we should respond to God. In 1989, Donna Peña a...
Soul attraction
To access our soul we need to make time for prayer, silence and reflection. For the Catholic Church, soul is understood as a fundamental aspect...
Plant for the future
The harvest is only as good as the seeds we sow and the effort that goes into their care. ‘Don’t judge each day by the...
Make me a channel of your peace
A couple of examples from popular culture provide clues on where and how to find peace. Poets have written about it. Priests have preached about...
The work of prayer
Prayer is an investment in a relationship and requires commitment time, listening and caring. ‘I’ve always believed in grace’ I stated at the end of...
The closeness of God
There is no need to struggle to be with God as God is always with us – involved in our world and with creation. Growing...
