Prayer Articles
How do we create space for God in our lives?
Reflections from Catholics exploring our relationship with God through prayer.
The meaning of Baptism
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for October is for the laity’s mission in the Church – specifically we pray that by the virtue of baptism, the...
An aged perspective
The Day for Older Persons reminds us above all that older persons are persons, not economic costs. Their life has been a gift and it...
My perfect compass
Discerning the better path requires nuance and skill. St Ignatius, through his teaching on discernment, offers us a way to develop the necessary skills. Life...
The air that we breathe
In spring we deepen our association with the element of air, and of wind, and its invitation to open ourselves to a God who flows...
Praying for ourselves and our planet
Pope Francis’ September prayer intention, that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner, sums up his ongoing...
Think hard, live well
Thinking – really thinking – requires commitment, but the rewards are there for those who are prepared to put in the hard work. Homework for...
Dancing to God’s beat
God is the perfect dance partner if we learn to listen to him and follow his lead. Over the 17 years I have been writing...
Growing better societies
When disaster threatens societies face a choice – withdraw into themselves or embrace humanitarism. Where there are disasters, disruption and conflict, people will always come...
Praying for those connected to the sea
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for August is for The Maritime World. We are asked to pray for all those who work and live from the sea,...
Prayer rite to celebrate St Mary of the Cross MacKillop
On 8 August we celebrate the feast day of Australia’s first saint – St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Readings: First reading: Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 Psalm:...
Friendship and resilience
In future 2020 will be remembered by many different names. In Australia, one of them could well be the Year of Hard Times and Places....
Digging into enough
Being appreciative and grateful for the things we do have is one of the most important things we can learn from the current pandemic. Dear...
To go deeper into the spirit
Our faith calls us to be different – to truly match good works with a belief in the work of the Spirit within us. As...
Praying for families
This year many families are doing it hard. Refugee families struggle to live day by day. Others are continually anxious about a roof over their...
Filling in the outline
Classic texts speak to us from throughout the ages, sharing pain, sorrow and joy. They remind us we’re not alone. When I began my Arts...