Prayer Articles
How do we create space for God in our lives?
Reflections from Catholics exploring our relationship with God through prayer.
A sermon in bronze
The juxtaposition of the bronze statue ‘Homeless Jesus’ outside the elegant chapel at Newman College, Melbourne University, is a call of faith. The sculptures of...
Praying for those who suffer
In Pope Francis’ intention for June: The way of the heart, we pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing...
The winter of our positive intent
The darkness and bleakness of winter is no match for our belief in the healing love of God. Winter time the season when we learn...
Looking outward
There is great power in many voices united in prayer. Such unity is a window open to the world. In his Lenten message (2015) Pope...
Put out into the deep*
We need to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of what is important, rather than living life on the surface. During the 35th General Congregation...
Praying for deacons
When Pope Francis prays this May that deacons may be an invigorating symbol for the Church, he may be focusing on what in a healthy...
Prayer rite: The invitation of May Day
Hymns, readings, reflection and prayers of petition for 1 May. Hymns: Come to Set Us Free, Bernadette Farrell; A New Heart for a New World,...
Praying for freedom from addiction
Pope Francis’ Intention for April is Freedom from Addiction. This prayer encompasses all of us. When we hear of addicts we usually think of other...
Our lives after coronavirus
For most of us the last two weeks have been like living in a washing machine on spin rinse. The speed of change has been...
With Jesus in the Desert: A retreat for a time of isolation
By Pray Editor
This retreat has been prepared by the staff of Jesuit Communications for the use of people who have to isolate themselves for 14 days during...
Day 14: With Jesus cooking for his disciples
By Pray Editor
‘With Jesus in the Desert’ is an online retreat that has been developed for people who are in social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. It...
Day 13: With Jesus and Mary Magdalene
By Pray Editor
‘With Jesus in the Desert’ is an online retreat that has been developed for people who are in social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. It...
Day 12: With Jesus at Golgotha
By Pray Editor
‘With Jesus in the Desert’ is an online retreat that has been developed for people who are in social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. It...
Day 11: With Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
By Pray Editor
‘With Jesus in the Desert’ is an online retreat that has been developed for people who are in social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. It...
Day 10: With Jesus as he quietens the waves
By Pray Editor
‘With Jesus in the Desert’ is an online retreat that has been developed for people who are in social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. It...