Prayer Articles
How do we create space for God in our lives?
Reflections from Catholics exploring our relationship with God through prayer.
Speaking through the silence
How do we make the beauty of silence more available, accessible and valued in our busy lives? “Why is everyone around me talking?” I thought...
Seeking fullness of life
In demanding life in abundance, I discover the ways that God is in fact already giving it to me. Some years ago, my friend Jenni...
An invitation to love
Sunday, 15 April 2018: Third Sunday of Easter – Year B Gospel: Luke 24:35-48. Luke’s story of the day of Jesus’ resurrection, the first day...
Sent out in peace
Second Sunday of Easter (John 20:19-31) Mary Magdalene has returned from the empty tomb after her surprise encounter with Jesus. She has told the disciples...
April 1: Easter Sunday – Recognising God’s Presence
The events of Easter and Christmas are shrouded in mystery. It takes faith to see God as present in Jesus. The stories of Easter are...
Easter is our destination not Lent!
Conversations with a five-year-old daughter newly aware of Lent. The day after Ash Wednesday my five-year-old daughter asked me from the back seat of the...
Slow Lent Palm Sunday – With Jesus in Jerusalem
Welcome to the final week of Slow Lent, click the link below for instructions on how to get started. Introduction and Suggested Process Download Palm...
Passion Week Reflections: The Light of Christ
The Light of Christ is the central theme of Michael McGirr’s daily reflections for Easter Week. From Palm Sunday to the Easter Vigil Easter, Michael,...
Celebrating Cultural Diversity
21 March is World Day for Cultural diversity In nature diversity is a good thing. Lack of diversity makes for inbreeding and impoverishment of the...
Slow Lent Week 5 – With Jesus in the crowd
Welcome to week five, click the link below for how to get started with Slow Lent. Introduction and Suggested Process Download week 5 PDF Gospel...
The Manna Gum: A Tree that Teaches
By observing the created world with awe we can start to reflect on what matters. The changing seasons have certainly made an impact over the...
Slow Lent Week 4 – With Jesus in the darkness of doubt
Welcome to week four, click the link below for how to get started with Slow Lent. Introduction and Suggested Process Download week 4 PDF Gospel...
Slow Lent Week 3 – In the temple with Jesus
Welcome to week three, click the link below for how to get started with Slow Lent. Introduction and Suggested Process Download week 3 PDF Gospel...
Flexibility of mind and heart
A central part of the Ignatian tradition we inherit is its emphasis on flexibility. In plants flexibility means being able to stretch, to fit into...
The Pope’s Lenten Sonata: Pause, See and Return
An invitation to spiritual renewal At regular intervals Pope Francis provides prompts for reflection that can help us come more fully alive. In his homily...