Tag Archive for ‘prayer’
Thursday 5 December
Is 26:1-6, Ps 117:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27, Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Faith and works Hints of the old “faith versus works” debate in today’s Gospel. But in truth there is no conflict between them. We must do “the Father’s will,” but we can know his will only through faith and prayer. Prayer (“Lord, Lord”) will deepen […]
From the back pew: The Holy Beads of prayer!
Mark Steele, who describes himself as the most ordinary of Catholics, writes: When I go back in thought to my First Communion days, I remember receiving my first prayer book, a medal of St Christopher, the saint recognised at the time as the patron saint and guardian of travellers on a silver chain which was […]
Prayer
I wonder if the Holy Mother gets tired of listening to all those Hail Marys rising up from the faithful. For many the rosary provides beads to fiddle with and a soothing repetitive mantra while their holy thoughts rise free. But in fear of excommunication, I must admit that the sustained repetition of that prayer […]
Catholic Discipleship College: Outreach and Retreat
After being a student at the Catholic Discipleship College in 2012 I have come back this year as a volunteer on staff. It has been an intense year full of learning, prayer, self-discovery and outreach. I’d like to share about some highlights from the second half of this year of the programme with our students. […]
An Attitude of Gratitude
I have been travelling of late. I am lucky enough to be in a job where I am expected to go on sabbatical and write learned articles. That is what I am engaged upon at present. Travel is said to broaden the mind and I am experiencing something of that. Other cultures do things differently, […]
Wednesday 30 October
Romans 8:26-30, Psalm 13, Luke 13:22-30 “We know that by turning everything to their good, God co-operates with all those who love him, with all those he has called according to his purpose.” Celebrate where God has turned something to good in your life. Write a prayer of thanks for this.
Monday 28 October
Simon and Jude, Apostles Ephesians 2:19-22, Psalm 19, Luke 6:12-19 “Jesus went up to the mountain to pray and he spent the whole night in prayer to God. When day came he summoned his disciples and picked out twelve of them.” Before Jesus made a decision he spent time in prayer. He then called those […]
Wednesday 16 October
Romans 2:1-11, Psalm 62, Luke 11:42-46 “God alone is my rock, my stronghold, my fortress: I stand firm.” Today’s psalm speaks of God as my rock and stronghold. You may want to pray this prayer exercise: Stand for a few minutes. Be aware of your feet, firm on the ground. Breathe deeply. Recite a few […]
Tuesday 15 October
St Teresa of Jesus (Avila) Romans 8:22-27, Psalm 19, John 15:1-8 “Whoever remains in me, with me in you, bears fruit in plenty; for cut off from me you can do nothing.” St Teresa of Avila would have pondered this Scripture often. We see it in her words: Christ has no body but yours, No […]
Wednesday 9 October
Jonah 4:1-11, Ps 86, Luke 11:1-4 “Jesus was teaching the disciples to pray – Father, may your name be held holy, your kingdom come, your will be done…” Take one phrase at a time of this familiar prayer, breathing in and out as you pray. Another way to pray would be to walk slowly and […]
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