Prayer is one of the pillars of Christian Life. It’s not effortless and needs work. There are many sources of prayer – some formal, some modern and some biblical – each with their own positives and negatives. One of the first things to pray for is that God will open our eyes to his love and kindle a passion for his name. Prayer Resources: Articles on Prayer; Prayers for every season.
Chatteris / Church / Pray with The Pope / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris · Published April 1, 2019 · Last modified March 31, 2019
Prayer Intention: For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others. The fog of war is a dangerous place to be, but we are...
The kingdom of God is being established slowly in the world through patience and gentleness and not by violence or force, Pope Francis said. Jesus’ petition for his father’s kingdom to come “is not...
We have one life. What are we doing with it? Are we remembering our death? To some it sounds strange, but that’s what a Daughter of St. Paul is doing through her revival of...
God of goodness and mercy, Hear my prayer as I begin this Lenten journey with you. Let me be honest with myself as I look into my heart and soul, noticing the times I...
When speaking to God as a father, Christians experience a love that goes beyond human love and affection, which can be unpredictable and mired by selfishness, Pope Francis said. While often compared to the...
Almighty Father, as we approach the elections, grant us the wisdom and courage we need in order to make the right choices. Help us to carry out our duties as responsible citizens with respect...
Church / Ecumenical dialogue / Erin Carelse / Prayer / Women and the Church
by Erin Carelse · Published February 19, 2019 · Last modified February 18, 2019
Lay women throughout the world and from all walks of life are invited to join in the Women’s World Day of Prayer (WWDP) to intercede for Slovenia, on March 2, starting from 9:00. The...
Prayer is not just a private and intimate dialogue between a person and God, but rather an opportunity for Christians to bring the needs of others before the Lord, Pope Francis said. “There is...
Benedict Daswa / Church / Feast Days / Prayer
by Jael SC · Published January 28, 2019 · Last modified January 27, 2019
The feast of Bl Daswa has been approved by Rome for February 1, and may be celebrated in all dioceses and parishes as a memorial in the pastoral region of the Southern African Catholic...
Adrian Kettle, Cape Town – The “Prayer for South Africa” is recited in our parish in Pinelands, Cape Town, after Masses and Communion services. Some of our members feel that it ought to be...
To pray well, people need to have the heart of a child – a child who feels safe and loved in a father’s tender embrace, Pope Francis said. If people have become estranged from...
Church / Pope Francis / Prayer
by Jael SC · Published January 17, 2019 · Last modified January 15, 2019
Christians are not better than other people, but they do know that God is their Father and they are called “to reflect a ray of his goodness in this world thirsting for goodness, waiting...
