Guided Meditation: The Prayer in the Garden
We struggle to remain “awake” and alert at the time of Jesus’ agony. In that agony we discover our ability, because of God’s gift, to minister to the disciples and to Jesus. We then become empowered to minister to others in…
Witness of Christian Martrys
As Holy Week approaches for 2015, the Passion of Christ is more present in our midst than ever. Around the world, Christians have been martyred in recent months, weeks, and days. Share several articles that detail news coverage of the events,…
Guided Meditation: The Announcement of the Birth of Jesus
"Hail Mary, full of grace." These words were spoken by the angel Gabriel to Mary to announce the birth of Jesus. This meditation will place your students in the role of Mary: listening to the angel, responding and trying to understand.
One-Line Prayers
No one ever said prayers have to be long. One line prayers can be used on many occasion. This piece lists a few brief prayers that can be used to keep a prayerful attitude during our daily tasks.
Prayer for Pope Francis’ Trip to the Middle East
From May 24 – 26, Pope Francis will be visiting Jordan, Palestine, and Israel. Father Rifat Bader who is organizing the trip, wrote this prayer in honor of the visit. Pray for the Holy Father's safety, the people of the Holy Land, and…
Prayer Experience: Royal Treatment
The first reading of the Fourth Sunday of Lent shares the anointing of King David, Israel's greatest king, by the prophet Samuel. In that spirit, share the following prayer experience with your students to remind them of their own royal…
Learning about “Object” Meditation
A good way to begin to learn about meditation is to practice a very simple form of meditation using a common object from nature. This reflection on a small piece of God's creation encourages us to reflect on the gifts that God has given us.
Don’t Let Go of Christmas Just Yet!
As you settle back into a new semester, don't let Christmas go without sharing and reflecting on the Christmas message of Pope Francis.
Prayer for the Vocation to Married Life
This prayer session encourages students to reflect on what they've learned about the vocation to marriage and also encourages them to contemplate their own call to the married life.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy: First Catholic President
November 22 marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the first and only Roman Catholic President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. This might be a good time to remind your students of the prejudice faced by Kennedy when he ran…