prayer

‘The Mindful Our Father’ – New Messenger book

January 3, 2023

Tom Casey SJ, in his new book, brings the contemporary focus of mindfulness to the Our Father to unearth its hidden treasure.

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Advent week of guided prayer

December 19, 2022

Iva Beranek, Manager of Gardiner Street Parish, reports on participants' profound experiences with God in the Ignatian tradition.

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Zen spirit in poetry

October 5, 2022

GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Two poems on themes of relationships and career/work attempt to answer the question, 'Why engage in Zen practice today?'

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Prayers for the school year

September 26, 2022

Gráinne Delaney, chaplain of Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, has written and compiled prayers for school gatherings and assemblies.

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Teachings of a Jesuit Zen master

September 20, 2022

Roshi Robert Kennedy SJ gave a number of formal and informal talks at a five-day Zen retreat in the Dominican Retreat Centre, Dublin.

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The Manresa method: Praying with your desire

July 5, 2022

BRENDAN McMANUS :: This three-part way of intimately connecting with God is based on the experience of an Ignatian Immersion Course in Manresa, Spain.

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Prayer for health care workers

April 6, 2022

In the Pope Video for April, Pope Francis appeals for prayers for health care workers, especially in poorer countries, who serve the sick and the elderly.

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Why did God do that?

November 18, 2021

BILL TONER SJ :: Christians needn't look at misfortunes as willed by God; best to see God accompanying us through the randomness of life.

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God in my breathing

August 20, 2021

BILL TONER SJ :: Indian Jesuit Tony de Mello showed us how to pay attention to our breathing and why this is a valuable form of prayer for everyone

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Warm welcome for new Sacred Space apps

May 18, 2021

Two new apps have just been launched by Sacred Space, the online prayer website of the Jesuits. As well as the daily prayer they feature retreats and the Pope's Intentions

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