Tag: Prayer
Living between the Poles or … how to be faithful in...
I was on a Zoom conference call a couple of weeks ago. The face of one of the men on the screen was especially old and cranky.
Kidnapped WA girl Cleo Smith’s rescue an answer to prayers, says...
When four-year-old Cleo Smith was found alive 18 days after her abduction from a camping site in WA, it was hailed as an answer to prayers.
Prayer’s up in wake of pandemic: research
Australians are experiencing a spiritual awakening with 30 per cent praying more since the pandemic.
Honouring lost loved ones during November
A bereavement support initiative of Bridget Sakr, whose young daughter Veronique was killed along with three cousins by a car in 2020, will be...
Bishop Greg Homeming OCD: The hidden life of St Joseph
We can learn from this quiet saint if we ponder his life
St Teresa of Avila dedicated 10 of the 15 monasteries which she founded...
Archbishop Fisher OP calls for a ‘powerhouse of prayer’ to renew...
“Only through prayer can we hear, discern, converse, propose, decide,” said the archbishop at the Mass marking the midpoint of the Plenary Council's first assembly.
Evening of grace as parishes prepare to open church doors
An online gathering to pray for Sydney’s parishes as they re-emerge from months of lockdown drew people and groups from across the city.
Melto D’Moronoyo: The Rosary and Maronite Faith
Continuing with The Catholic Weekly’s readers exciting new addition to its line up of award-winning columns this week.
Titled Melto D’moronoyo (From Syriac it translates literally...
Families to flock to online Holy Hour in lockdown
Families across Sydney and beyond are warmly invited to an online Holy Hour on 30 September.
Sydney to host prayer for lockdown-weary hearts
Sister Anastasia Reeves OP is inviting all Sydney Catholics to an online Holy Hour for the spiritual needs of people and parishes.
Simcha Fisher: Why not try the rosary?
We weren't the rosary-praying kind, but it is changing us
My husband and I agreed: It's not that it's magic, or anything. It's definitely not...
Paul Catalanotto: Time to pray
Can't pray? At least don't blame a lack of time
I have not met one Christian who believes that prayer is not important. In fact,...
