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Prayer
Introduction
Prayer is an
important part of life no matter what faith we profess or what walk of life we
are in. As Christians and Catholics we are called upon to pray daily following
the example of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. He himself, as is found in
Sacred Scripture, prayed often in the synagogue and also went off on his own to
pray to God the Father. The prayer which he left us – the Our Father or the Lord’s
Prayer – is probably the best known prayer around the world. We are called upon
to begin and end our day with prayer to God. These prayers need not be long and
lavish but may be quite simple taking but a couple of minutes of our time. They
may also be quite personal and in our own words rather than having to recite
prayers which we have learned. The choice is ours but the important thing is
that we pray.
In the links
below there are various prayers given as aids to those who may seek them. It is
far from an exhaustive list but may be of use to you or to somebody you know.
The Holy Father's Intentions for the
month of November 2008
General: That
the testimony of love offered by the Saints may fortify Christians in their
service of God and neighbour, imitating Christ who came not to be served but to
serve.
Missionary: That
Christian communities in Asia, contemplating the face of Christ, may find the
most suitable way to announce him in full fidelity to the Gospel to the peoples
of that vast continent so rich in culture and ancient forms of spirituality.
Reflections on the Daily Readings used at Mass:
At Mass every day we listen to readings
taken from Sacred Scripture. Every week, reflections on these readings are added
to this website so that those who hear and who read the passages each day may -
in a small way - be able to better appreciate and understand the Word of God.
Reflections on the Readings
for this Week
Prayer:
Preparing to Pray
Daily Prayers
Prayers to
Our Lady
The Jesus Prayer
Prayers to
various Saints
Prayers
attributed to various Saints
The Creed and
Gloria
The Te Deum
Prayers for
before and after Confession
Prayers for
before and after reception of Holy Communion
Prayers for
before and after Meals
Scripture and Prayer
Prayer for the Gift of Life
The Rosary
The
Stations of the Cross
The Scapular - to receive a
free Scapular, please email
Bro Elias
Miscellaneous Prayers
Liturgy for the Feast of St Valentine
Liturgy for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Night Prayer from the Divine Office
with Reflections
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Reflections on the Rosary
by
Christopher O'Donnell, O.Carm.
Living Prayer: Thoughts from the Catechism of
the Catholic Church
by Eltin Griffin, O.Carm.
"Meditating Day and Night - Keeping
Vigil in Prayer"
by Carlos Mesters, O.Carm.
With the Word of God
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Lectio
Divina
by Jude Groden, RSM and Christopher O'Donnell, O.Carm.
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina
For Lectio Divina based on the Sunday
Gospels, click here.
Would
you like us to pray for you?
 The Carmelites are committed to praying at
particular times each day and to attending the Eucharist. At these times they
remember those who asked for prayers and those who have died as well as the
needs of the local community and the universal Church. If you have a particular
prayer intention and would liked to be remembered in our prayers please feel
free to email Bro. Elias (brelias@eircom.net) with the words 'Prayer Request' in
the subject line.
General Liturgical Calendar
for Ireland
Carmelite Liturgical Calendar
The
Seasons of the Church's Year
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