Prayer Articles
How do we create space for God in our lives?
Reflections from Catholics exploring our relationship with God through prayer.
Water pressure
World Water Day (22 March) reminds us of a human need that has existed as long as human beings, and indeed any living beings,...
What a wonderful world
We need to humbly remember we share a world with amazing creatures. A short while ago I saw a short video – you know,...
Peace connections
In the light of the conflict in the Middle East, Pope Leo’s March prayer intention for disarmament and peace is more needed than ever....
To wonder
Humility is to have an open and vulnerable heart to the world around us. If someone tells me that I am humble, I don’t...
God is watching us
Distance is essential if we are to clearly see the demands of social justice. World Social Justice Day is held on 20 February. Social...
The story of Lent
At the heart of Lent is the larger story of God and our relationship to faith and prayer. If we are asked what Lent...
Respectful engagement
A lesson from the National Apology to the Stolen Generations is the importance of decent and respectful relationships. In recent years the Anniversary of...
Strength and hope
We join in Pope Leo’s prayer intention that terminally ill children and their families never lose hope. When we call to mind children with...
Listening to Country
By Jenn Rumbel
It is important to spend the time discerning the motives behind decisions. I was reflecting on the notion of sliding door moments in my...
A day for all Australians
What would a national day that was owned by all Australians look like? Australia Day is what we might once have called a Clayton’s...
Complexity of prayer
Pope Leo’s January prayer intention is that the Word of God be a nourishment for our lives and a source of hope. When people...
Light of Christmas
The story of Christmas is about the best of times. Charles Dickens’ novel A Tale of Two Cities begins with the line ‘it was the best...