Prayer Articles

Scientific advances cannot compensate for society’s failure of nerve and commitment to the common good. The World Science Day for Peace and Development may...

In his prayer intention for November, Pope Leo turns his attention to wealth and how it should benefit society. Pope Leo has a gift...

There may not be glamour in being there for others, but there is certainly honour and courage. Diligence rarely seeks the spotlight and is...

God is always on the side of developing humanity. The theme* of ‘diligence’ – not one of the more exciting virtues – has taken...

We have the responsibility to shape a world in which prosperity is shared and is not built on the poverty of others. The International...

We need to see people with mental illness as a gift, rather than a problem. Pope Leo’s October 2026 prayer for mental health ministry...

The migration and refugee debate must shift from process management of migration to the full and immediate protection of human rights. The World Day...

Peace comes when governments and peoples prioritise peace over division and hostility. The International Day of Peace (21 September) is sponsored by the United...

A flourishing society is one that recognises that water is a gift that belongs to everyone. In his prayer intention for September, Pope Leo...

The National Child Protection Week (6-12 September) culminates in the Catholic Church with Safeguarding Sunday on 13 September. Safeguarding Sunday (formerly Child Protection Sunday)...

This year’s Season of Creation (1 Sept-4 Oct) theme, ‘Living Water’, explores Ezekiel 47:9 and 12 as a powerful biblical vision of hope and...

When we are diligent we use our talents to do positive things for others. ‘Ann is a diligent student’ is the one sentence that...