The early Christians prayed in the church of the home. Once more, when public worship has to be restricted, we are called to pray in “the domestic church”, always aware of the promise of Jesus, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them.” (Matthew 18:20). Below are a whole host that can be used by teachers, students and families to deepen their faith and build their communion with Christ during this pandemic.

In our most difficult moments, we often pray, for comfort and for hope. The months ahead will have its challenges and I encourage all of you to look to prayer, to help make sense of this new world, to contemplate our lives and provide space to help alleviate the stresses that these weeks and months will bring. This Prayer Resource has a whole range of resources to help guide you and deepen your relationship with God during this pandemic.

Here is an explanation why we dedicate the month of May to Mary.

Also, the Archdiocese Diocese of Sydney is conducting a Family Rosary Relay for Archbishop Anthony's Prayer Intentions in the month of May. Further details can be found here.

Lectio Divina is a form of prayer which invites us into a deeper encounter with the Lord through Scripture. It gives us the time to listen attentively to the Word, to be sensitive to its action on our hearts, and to reflect on what is being asked of us in our daily lives. Lectio Divina allows the Lord to penetrate our hearts and to fill them with His Love. Ultimately, through this encounter we are invited into an ever-deeper relationship and union with Him.

These resources below are for both personal and group use.

Sydney Archdiocese Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina for Teenagers

Fr Peter Zwaans, the Vocations Director from Adelaide, is putting together a daily podcast of readings, a homily and spiritual communion for Catholics trapped at home during the Coronavirus outbreak.