Friday 9 May 2025 Today is Friday the 9th of May, in the 3rd week of Eastertide. The Choir of Holy Sepulchre London sings, ‘God Be In My Head’. God be in my head, And in my understanding; God be in mine eyes, And in my looking; God be in my mouth, And in my speaking; God be in my heart, And in my thinking; God be at mine end, And at my departing. Today’s reading is from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 9:1-20 Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, wen...
May 09, 2025•14 min
Thursday 8 May 2025 Today is Thursday the 8th of May, in the 3rd week of Eastertide. IAMSON, with Lisa Odour-Noah, sings, ‘I Wanna Know’. As you listen, you might like to think of how you have come to know Jesus over the years... I wanna know I wanna know You, Lord In all Your ways For to know You is to love You And to love You is to do what You say So, in all Your ways I wanna know You, Lord I wanna seek I wanna seek Your face Day by day For to seek You Is to love You And to find You Is to foll...
May 08, 2025•13 min
Wednesday 7 May 2025 Today is Wednesday the 7th of May, in the 3rd week of Eastertide. Juliano Ravenello sings, Pater Noster, the Our Father. As you listen to this played twice through, you might like to say the Lord’s Prayer as we begin our time of reflection today. Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra sicut et nos dimittimus debitori...
May 07, 2025•13 min
Tuesday 6 May 2025 Today is Tuesday the 6th of May, in the 3rd week of Eastertide. The Convivium Singers sing, ‘Blessed Bread’ by Margaret Rizza. As we prepare for prayer today, pause and allow the music to speak to you. How is Jesus present for you in this piece? Blessed bread, everlasting life Sacred cup, eternal salvation Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. John 6:30-35 So they said to [Jesus], ‘What sign are you going to give us then, so that we may see it and believe you? What work ...
May 06, 2025•13 min
Monday 5 May 2025 Today is Monday the 5th of May, in the 3rd week of Eastertide. Nick Chambers sings, ‘It Is Good To Be Here With You’. Is it good for you to be with the Lord today as you begin to pray? If so, let Him know! When you bring me up the mount, Into the brightness of the cloud Even when I cannot stay, when I don’t know what to say. It is good to be here with you, with you. When I hear the voice above “This is my Beloved Son” When I’m shaken by the sound With my face pressed to the gro...
May 05, 2025•13 min
Sunday 4 May 2025 Today is Sunday the 4th of May, beginning the 3rd week of Eastertide. One Hope Project sings ‘My Soul Rests’. Here in this mystery Here in Your majesty I find myself With nothing to offer Your love surrounds me You give me yourself My soul rests, my soul rests In your embrace My spirit sings, my spirit sings All your praise Here in your presence The whole host of heaven Bows down low There’s no higher honour No love that’s greater You make us your own You’re so close, Jesus, so...
May 04, 2025•12 min
Saturday 3 May 2025 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. We read in the Bible of Jesus’ need to withdraw to quiet places to be alone with his heavenly Father. Imagine that you do this now, with Jesus beside you. Where would you like to go? Spend a few moments picturing this quiet space…perhaps as a remembered place or by bringing it to life in your imagination. Find a space to sit together and simply enjoy being present with Jesus. Take time to look around together. What do you notice? Now, picture J...
May 03, 2025•10 min
Friday 2 May 2025 Today is Friday the 2nd of May, the feast of St Athanasius, in the 2nd week of Eastertide. The monks of Pluscarden Abbey sing Laetetur cor quaerentium: Let the heart of those who seek the Lord rejoice; seek the Lord and be strengthened, seek his face always. Entering into prayer today, I too am seeking the Lord, seeking his face, looking for the signs of his presence in my life, gently guiding me in truth and peace and love. Laetetur cor quaerentium Dominum: quaerite Dominum, e...
May 02, 2025•13 min
Thursday 1 May 2025 Today is Thursday the 1st of May, in the 2nd week of Eastertide. Eliza King sings, ‘Christ Abides’. In the crowded thoughts, You are an open space And I hear Your voice, calling me to come away Where the eagles fly, You're raising me high with You To heavenly places, heavenly places I have the mind of Christ My portion is His perfect peace For Christ abides with me I'll seek You, Lord, and here in Your shadow hide I won't dread the day, nor fear the terror of the night Though...
May 01, 2025•13 min
Wednesday 30 April 2025 Today is Wednesday the 30th of April, in the 2nd week of Eastertide. The community of Taizé sing Gott ist nur Liebe. ‘God is nothing but love. Dare to give all for love. Give yourselves without fear.’ Gott ist nur Liebe. Wagt, für die Liebe alles zu geben. Gott ist nur Liebe. Gebt euch ohne Furcht. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. Today’s reading comes in three parts to give time for reflection. John 3:16-21 ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son...
Apr 30, 2025•12 min
Tuesday 29 April 2025 Today is Tuesday the 29th of April, the feast of St Catherine of Siena, in the 2nd week of Eastertide. The Porter’s Gate sings, ‘Bind Us Together’. Today we reflect on the fellowship of the early believers of Jesus. As you listen to this music, become aware of God’s love for your own community of believers… Bind us together within your love Bind us together within your holy love As we shared in our sorrows, we will share in your joy Bind us together in love Bind us together...
Apr 29, 2025•12 min
Monday 28 April 2025 Today is Monday the 28th of April, the feast of St George, in the 2nd week of Eastertide. Harpa Dei sing, Abune dbashmayo; the Our Father in Aramaic. As you listen to this prayer in the same language Jesus would have spoken, notice what is staying with you… you might like to pray the Our Father alongside in your native, heart language. Abune d'bashmayo nithqadash shmokh tithe malkuthokh nehwe sebyonokh aykano d'bashmayo oph bar`o hab lan lahmo d'sunqonan yowmono washbuq lan ...
Apr 28, 2025•13 min
Sunday 27 April 2025 Thank you for praying with us today. We ask those who use our app to wait at the end of this prayer session for some important information, if you haven’t caught it already. But for now, have a blessed prayer time. Today is Sunday the 27th April, beginning the 2nd week of Eastertide. Steffany Gretzinger sings ‘Open Our Eyes’. As we prepare to hear today’s gospel passage of Thomas seeing Jesus for the first time in Resurrected form, take a moment to ponder the ways you long t...
Apr 27, 2025•13 min
Saturday 26 April 2025 Thank you for praying with us today. We ask those who use our app to wait at the end of this prayer session for some important information, if you haven’t caught it already. But for now, have a blessed prayer time. Welcome to the Saturday Examen. As you look back over this week of prayer, what really stands out for you? Did you at all feel the presence of God in your prayer this week? Was there one particular scripture passage or verse that really spoke to you this week? W...
Apr 26, 2025•11 min
Friday 25 April 2025 Thank you for praying with us today. We ask those who use our app to wait at the end of this prayer session for some important information, if you haven’t caught it already. But for now, have a blessed prayer time. Today is Friday the 25th of April, in the 1st week of Eastertide. The community of Taizé sing, ‘I exult and rejoice in your love.’ (Lyrics currently unavailable) Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. John 21:1-14 After these things Jesus showed himself again...
Apr 25, 2025•16 min
Thursday 24 April 2025 Thank you for praying with us today. We ask those who use our app to wait at the end of this prayer session for some important information, if you haven’t caught it already. But for now, have a blessed prayer time. Today is Thursday the 24th of April, in the 1st week of Eastertide. Jonathan Veira sings, ‘When I Survey’. As you listen, notice any words or moments that are staying with you… When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I...
Apr 24, 2025•16 min
Wednesday 23 April 2025 Thank you for praying with us today. We ask those who use our app to wait at the end of this prayer session for some important information, if you haven’t caught it already. But for now, have a blessed prayer time. Today is Wednesday the 23rd of April, in the 1st week of Eastertide. Salt of the Sound sings, ‘I Need Thee Every Hour’. I need Thee every hour Most gracious Lord No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford I need Thee, oh I need Thee Every hour I need Thee Oh b...
Apr 23, 2025•15 min
Tuesday 22 April 2025 Today is Tuesday the 22nd of April, in the 1st week of Eastertide. The monks of Glenstal Abbey sing Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est. Wherever love is true, God is there. If there are people around you, take a moment to look at them. (If you’re alone right now, perhaps reflect back on your last moment with others… ) Look into their faces. Think of the lives they lead, when they get off this bus or this train, their work, their worries, their passions, their loves. God is ...
Apr 22, 2025•12 min
Monday 21 April 2025 A very warm welcome to the season of Eastertide. We pray that it will be joyful and refreshing for you and your prayer life! Every day this week, there will be a short announcement at the end of each prayer session. This is important information for those who use our app to listen to Pray As You Go. But for now, we’re so glad you’re here to pray, and we hope you encounter God afresh today. Today is Monday the 21st of April, in the 1st week of Eastertide. The Cape Town Camera...
Apr 21, 2025•15 min
Sunday 20 April 2025 Today is Easter Sunday, the 20th April. A very happy Easter to you! Christ is risen! As you enter into prayer on this Easter day, take a moment to slow down…slow right down and notice where you are… notice what is around you… perhaps any other people around you…or just you! In all of this, God is present. Right here, right now. God’s presence, the Risen Christ, who triumphs over sin and death, sanctifies this ordinary place and makes it holy. Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pl...
Apr 20, 2025•14 min
Saturday 19 April 2025 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. Each of this week’s readings has the impact of a hammer blow. We begin with the extravagant gift and loving touch of Mary of Bethany and Jesus’ quick defence of her in the face of Judas’ condemnation. We move on to the moment of betrayal, as Judas chooses to go out into the dark, while Peter makes promises of a loyalty he’s unable to fulfil while also being unable to face his hidden vulnerability. The moment of truth comes to all the discipl...
Apr 19, 2025•9 min
Friday 18 April 2025 Today is Good Friday, the 18th of April. Ex Cathedra, directed by Jeffrey Skidmore, sing Versa est in luctum by Alonso Lobo. Versa est in luctum: My harp is tuned for sorrow. ‘Tuning your harp for sorrow’ is a conscious, deliberate preparation for sadness to come. As we begin to recall the suffering and death of Christ on this Good Friday, how can you prepare yourself for this sorrow? Allow the music to guide you… Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. John 19:16-30 The...
Apr 18, 2025•13 min
Thursday 17 April 2025 Today is Holy Thursday, the 17th of April. Salt of the Sound sings, ‘O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus’. O the deep, deep love of Jesus Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free Rolling as a mighty ocean In its fullness over me Underneath me, all around me Is the current of thy love Leading onward, leading homeward To thy glorious rest above O the deep, deep love of Jesus Spread his praise from shore to shore How he loves us, ever loves us Changes never, nevermore How he watches o'er...
Apr 17, 2025•13 min
Wednesday 16 April 2025 Today is Wednesday of Holy Week, the 16th of April. The University of Johannesburg Choir sing the Kyrie: Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy. These imploring words, which have been sung for centuries, are a reminder of the inexhaustible mercy of God, of God’s unfailing compassion and forgiveness. As I listen, I might think for a moment about my need for that forgiveness, and the need, too, for me to show that same forgiveness to others. Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Toda...
Apr 16, 2025•13 min
Tuesday 15 April 2025 Today is Tuesday of Holy Week, the 15th of April. The Monks of Glenstal Abbey sing Nos autem gloriari: ‘We should glory in nothing other than the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection; through him we are saved and set free. May God have mercy upon us and bless us, may he make his face shine upon us and be merciful to us.’ Nos autem gloriari oportet In cruce Domini nostri Jesu Christi: In quo est salus, vita, et resurrectio nostra: P...
Apr 15, 2025•13 min
Monday 14 April 2025 Today is Monday of Holy Week, the 14th of April. Steffany Gretzinger sings ‘I Love You Lord’. As we begin walking deeper into Holy Week, perhaps there is a gentle gesture you would like to make to mark this journey towards Jerusalem… How are you walking into this week with Jesus? Perhaps there is an image you can pray with… I love You, Lord And I lift my voice To worship You Oh, my soul rejoice Take joy, my King In what You hear May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear I l...
Apr 14, 2025•14 min
Sunday 13 April 2025 Today is Sunday the 13th of April, Palm Sunday. Juliano Ravanello sings, Hosanna Filio David: Hosanna, to the Son of David. As you listen on this Palm Sunday, begin to place yourself in the scene with the crowd on the Mount of Olives. Perhaps you watch Jesus approaching the colt as he prepares for his journey into Jerusalem… Hosanna Filio David Benedictus qui venit In nomine Domini Rex Israel Hosanna in excelsis Hosanna to the Son of David Blessed is He that cometh In the na...
Apr 14, 2025•13 min
Saturday 12 April 2025 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. How has your Lent journey gone so far? You might want to find a new spot to pray today. A different chair, for example, or a different room. Somewhere you’ve not prayed in before. Enjoy choosing this new place. Be aware of anything you notice in this ‘new’ place. Some of this week’s readings have been drawn from the Old Testament, others from the New Testament. Is there a thread running though their message? Reflect on the shape of our story...
Apr 13, 2025•7 min
Friday 11 April 2025 Today is Friday the 11th of April in the 5th week of Lent. The Choir of the King’s Consort sing Henry Purcell’s Hear My Prayer, O Lord: “Hear My Prayer, O Lord, and let my crying come unto thee.” As I listen, I too bring my prayer, my needs and my longings, the deepest feelings of my heart, before the Lord. Today’s reading is from the Prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah 20:10-13 For I hear many whispering: ‘Terror is all around! Denounce him! Let us denounce him!’ All my close friend...
Apr 12, 2025•11 min
Thursday 10 April 2025 Today is Thursday the 10th of April in the 5th week of Lent. The monks of Pluscarden Abbey sing the Benedictus: “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel! He has visited his people and redeemed them. He has raised up for us a mighty saviour in the house of David his servant, as he promised by the lips of holy men, those who were his prophets from of old. A saviour who would free us from our foes, from the hands of all who hate us. So his love for our ancestors is fulfilled a...
Apr 11, 2025•13 min
