Our Lady, the Rosary and the Litte Office
Joey Belleza takes a brief look at some Marian aspects of prayer and their connection to the Psalms and Divine Office.
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The Psalms in the Divine Office
Here we consider the Church’s ancient practice of praying or chanting the Psalms throughout the day in the Divine Office.
Collects and Liturgical Prayer
We explore how the four parts of prayer are found in the collects and formal prayer of the Roman Rite and her liturgy
Between Cross and Resurrection
Tolkien’s portrayal of Aragorn’s kingly authority in “The Lord of the Rings” provides a fascinating image of Christ’s harrowing of hell on Holy Saturday
The Lord’s Prayer
An exploration of the very words taught to us by Christ, the Lord’s Prayer or Our Father, which he left us as the model of all prayer
The Jubilee of Saint Thomas Aquinas
Information about the Jubilee of Saint Thomas Aquinas (28 Jan 2023 to 28 Jan 2025) and the plenary indulgence attached to it.
Lent and Laetare Sunday
A brief look into the history of using rose as a liturgical colour on the fourth Sunday of Lent, and its connection to the Passion of Christ
Saint Thomas Aquinas on “Intercession”
What is “petition”? Saint Thomas Aquinas helps us understand this fundamental aspect of prayer which concretely direct our desires to God.
Saint Thomas Aquinas on “Petition”
What is “petition”? Saint Thomas Aquinas helps us understand this fundamental aspect of prayer which concretely direct our desires to God.
Saint Thomas Aquinas on “Thanksgiving”
In this reflection and podcast for the Year of Prayer, we consider “thanksgiving” as an aspect of prayer according to Thomas Aquinas.