Saturday 28 February 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. Each Saturday Pray As You Go invites you to look back over the week, to let God show you more clearly where and how God has been present in your life, and to notice again your own responses to God’s presence and action. Start this time of prayer, then, by asking God for the gift of a deepened vision of the last few days. Use your favourite image for this kind of review. Maybe you picture a landscape, with pleasant fields, rocky mountains,...
Feb 28, 2026•9 min
Friday 27 February 2026 Today is Friday the 27th of February, in the first week of Lent. The community of Taizé sing Behüte mich, Gott: “Keep me God, for I trust in you. You show me the path of life. With you there is fullness of joy.” Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 5:20-26 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall no...
Feb 27, 2026•13 min
Thursday 26 February 2026 Today is Thursday the 26th of February, in the first week of Lent. The Cape Town Camerata sings, Ndikhokhele Bawo: Lead me, Father. As you listen, reflect on the God of kindness today, who is leading you through life (perhaps even in ways you haven’t noticed yet...). Ndikhokhele Bawo, zundikhokhele (Lead me oh Father, lead me) Ndikhokhele mmeli wami ezintsizini, Zalomhlaba Bawo (Lead me my saviour in all the sorrows of this world, Father) Bawo, Bawo, Bawo (Father, Fathe...
Feb 26, 2026•12 min
Wednesday 25 February 2026 Today is Wednesday the 25th of February, in the first week of Lent. Paul Zach, Jessica Fox and IAmSon sing, ‘Create in Me’, a setting of Psalm 51. We will pray with this Psalm today, so as you enter into prayer, let the gentleness of this music carry you. Create in me a clean heart, O Lord Create in me a clean heart, O Lord Against you only I have sinned Done evil in your sight But you have shown me what I’ve done With mercy in your eyes Then wash my shame and guilt aw...
Feb 25, 2026•12 min
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Today is Tuesday the 24th of February, in the first week of Lent. The St Thomas Music Group sing Mysterium Amoris by Margaret Rizza, from a text by John Main: 'The meaning of life is the mystery of Love. Just as the roots of trees hold firm in the soil, so it is the roots of love that hold the ground of our being together.' Today’s reading is from the Prophet Isaiah. Isaiah 55:10-11 For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they ...
Feb 24, 2026•11 min
Monday 23 February 2026 Today is Monday the 23rd of February, in the first week of Lent. Good Shepherd Collective sing a version of ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’. As you listen, take a moment to ponder the holiness of God and what this means in your life... Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty Glory to the Father, Amen Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty God in three Persons, blessed Trinity Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, holy,...
Feb 23, 2026•13 min
Sunday 22 February 2026 Today is Sunday the 22nd of February, the first Sunday in Lent. The community of Taizé sing Da Pacem Cordium: “Give peace to our hearts”. As you listen, join in this prayer, asking the Lord for peace in your heart... asking God to help you still yourself for a moment, so you can hear God's gentle voice, speaking to your heart. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. H...
Feb 22, 2026•13 min
Saturday 21 February 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. We have taken our first steps into Lent over the last few days. Take this Saturday to observe the journey so far... You might have also been praying with our retreat, ‘Holy Longing’... Let the moments of prayer, of everyday life, of everyday longings and movements come to your mind from these last few days... Recall your Ash Wednesday... did something stay with you? Maybe from Mass or a service you attended... How did you feel setting off...
Feb 21, 2026•8 min
Friday 20 February 2026 Today is Friday the 20th of February, in the season of Lent. Bifrost Arts sing, ‘O God, Will You Restore Us?’ O God, will You restore us And grant us Your salvation? O God, will You restore us And grant us Your salvation? I will hear what God proclaims The Lord our God proclaims peace Kindness and truth shall meet Justice and peace shall kiss O God, will You restore us And grant us Your salvation? Here is the fast that I choose To loosen the bonds of the oppressed and bre...
Feb 20, 2026•14 min
Thursday 19 February 2026 Today is Thursday the 19th of February, in the season of Lent. Jon Guerra sings, ‘Take Up Your Cross’. Today, we will pray with the passage this song is about. It’s definitely a challenging one... But let this song help you and guide you into prayer. If anyone would come after me Let him deny himself Take up his cross Follow me Whoever would save his life Will lose it Whoever loses his life for me Will find it If anyone claims to worship God Let him give all away Take u...
Feb 19, 2026•12 min
Wednesday 18 February 2026 Today we will pray with the first ever Pray As You Go episode, which was created by Fr Peter Scally and released on Ash Wednesday 20 years ago. As we begin this time of prayer, you might like to take a moment to consciously step into this new season of Lent... perhaps you would like to mark it with a gesture of some kind... Today is Ash Wednesday. The Choir of Westminster Cathedral sing Allegri’s Miserere mei. ‘Have mercy on me God, in your kindness, in your compassion...
Feb 18, 2026•13 min
Tuesday 17 February 2026 Today is Tuesday the 17th of February, in the 6th week of Ordinary Time. Oculi mei ad Dominum Deum: My eyes are on the Lord God. Wherever you are right now, on the way to work, walking in the park, sitting at home… what can you see? What can you see around you? Remember for a moment that God is present in all of this, that all of this has been made by God, and is loved by God, that God holds you, and all of this, in the palm of God's hand. Oculi mei ad Dominum Deum Like ...
Feb 17, 2026•13 min
Monday 16 February 2026 Today is Monday the 16th of February, in the 6th week of Ordinary Time. The King’s Singers sing Spem in Alium by Thomas Tallis. ‘I have never put my hope in any other but in you’. As you begin this time of prayer today, can you speak those words to God? Can you place all your hope, all your trust, all your faith in the Lord? Spem in alium nunquam habui Praeter in te, Deus Israel Qui irasceris et propitius eris et omnia peccata hominum in tribulatione dimittis Domine Deus ...
Feb 16, 2026•13 min
Sunday 15 February 2026 Today is Sunday the 15th of February, beginning the 6th week of Ordinary Time. Paul Zach, Jessica Fox and IAmSon sing ‘Create In Me’, a setting of Psalm 51. Create in me a clean heart, O Lord Create in me a clean heart, O Lord Against you only I have sinned Done evil in your sight But you have shown me what I’ve done With mercy in your eyes Then wash my shame and guilt away My weary soul renew From all my sinning turn your face Let me return to you Create in me a clean he...
Feb 15, 2026•13 min
Saturday 14 February 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. Today is the feast day of the brothers, Ss Cyril and Methodius. They created the Glagolitic alphabet in the ninth century, so that they could translate the Bible and other texts into the Slavic languages. It is the oldest known Slavic alphabet. For today’s examen we begin by placing ourselves in God’s presence and give thanks for the gift of communication today - for words spoken and heard, for moments of understanding, for bridges built ...
Feb 14, 2026•10 min
Friday 13 February 2026 Today’s passage can also be prayed in British and American Sign Language with Sign As You Pray, available on our app and website. Please help to spread the word! Today is Friday the 13th of February, in the 5th week of Ordinary Time. Juliano Ravanello sings Veni Creator Spiritus: Come, Creator Spirit. Veni Creator Spiritus Mentes tuorum visita Imple superna gratia Quae tu creasti pectora Qui diceris Paraclitus Donum Dei altissimi Fons vivus ignis caritas Et spiritalis unc...
Feb 13, 2026•13 min
Thursday 12 February 2026 Today is Thursday the 12th of February, in the 5th week of Ordinary Time. Paul Zach sings, ‘Have Mercy On Me’. Jesus, son of David Have mercy Have mercy on me When I hear you passing by When the crowd ignores my cry With all my heart and soul and mind Louder still, O Lord, I cry Jesus, son of David Have mercy Have mercy on me Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Mark. Mark 7:24-30 From there he set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not...
Feb 12, 2026•13 min
Wednesday 11 February 2026 Today is Wednesday the 11th of February, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the 5th week of Ordinary Time. 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, we are also seeking the Lord, seeking his face, looking for the signs of his presence in our lives, gently guiding us in truth and peace and love. Laetetur cor quaerent...
Feb 11, 2026•12 min
Tuesday 10 February 2026 Today is Tuesday the 10th of February, the feast of Saint Scholastica, in the 5th week of Ordinary Time. One Hope Project sings, ‘Where the Lord Dwells’. The green grass on the other side Looks so good but it won't satisfy The grass is greener on the inside Where the Lord dwells, where the Lord dwells Only You can satisfy I looked elsewhere but I could not find The meaning of this gift of life True love is found on the inside Where the Lord dwells, where the Lord dwells ...
Feb 10, 2026•13 min
Monday 9 February 2026 Today is Monday the 9th of February, in the 5th week of Ordinary Time. The Community of Taizé sings Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est. Wherever love is true, God is there. If there are people around you, look at them. If there aren’t, recall the faces you see regularly. Look into their faces. Think of the lives they lead. If you’re on a bus or train, think about their lives when they get off... their work, their worries, their passions, their loves. God is present here: t...
Feb 09, 2026•12 min
Sunday 8 February 2026 Molly Parden and Lauren Goans with the Porter’s Gate sing, ‘This Table Is Yours’. Am I a stranger among my own? Is this a place where I can be known? What do I have to hide just to belong? Is this my table? Am I alone? I see you stranger among your own No reputation, without a home Touching the river, throwing no stones Come to my table, you're not alone This table is yours, this table is mine Christ breaks the bread and pours the wine So we lift the cup and we join the fe...
Feb 08, 2026•13 min
Saturday 7 February 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. In our prayer times this week, we have been spending time with Jesus and watching his ministry, also reflecting on our own work for the Lord. A line from each scripture will be read, followed by a pause for reflection. As you begin your time of prayer, ask the Holy Spirit to let these words speak afresh to you today. Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to you...
Feb 07, 2026•10 min
Friday 6 February 2026 Today is Friday the 6th of February, the feast of Saint Paul Miki SJ and Companions, in the 4th week of Ordinary Time. 'The Lord is my light, my hope, my salvation. In him I trust.' As you hear this piece by Margaret Rizza, can you put all distractions aside for a moment, and place all your trust in God, your light, your hope, your salvation? Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Mark. Mark 6:14-29 King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying,...
Feb 06, 2026•13 min
Thursday 5 February 2026 Today is Thursday the 5th of February, the feast of Saint Agatha, in the 4th week of Ordinary Time. The community of Taizé sing Fiez-vous en lui: “Trust in Him and do not fear. The peace of God will protect your hearts. Alleluia.” Fiez-vous en Lui, ne craignez pas. La paix de Dieu gardera vos coeurs. Fiez-vous en Lui. Alleluia. Alleluia. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Mark. Mark 6:7-13 [Jesus] called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them ...
Feb 05, 2026•12 min
Wednesday 4 February 2026 Today is Wednesday the 4th of February, in the 4th week of Ordinary Time. Nick Chambers sings, ‘I Just Want To See’. Let this song carry you into prayer today... maybe you can make these lyrics your own words to Jesus... The worry of being a burden Eclipses this quiet belief But I’ll throw off the cloak from my shoulders when you call me up onto my feet And quiet the voices that keep me From crying out my need Son of David, have mercy on me I just want to see I just wan...
Feb 04, 2026•12 min
Tuesday 3 February 2026 Today is Tuesday the 3rd of February, the feast of Saints Laurence, Dunstan and Theodore, Archbishops of Canterbury, in the 4th week of Ordinary Time. The University of Johannesburg Choir sing Ukuthula: Peace in this world of sin the blood of Jesus brings. Redemption in this world of sin the blood of Jesus brings. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Mark. The passage will be read once with pauses on the way for reflection. Mark 5:21-43 When Jesus had crossed again in th...
Feb 03, 2026•13 min
Monday 2 February 2026 Today is Monday the 2nd of February, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, in the 4th week of Ordinary Time. Tenebrae, directed by Nigel Short, sing the Nunc Dimittis from Rachmaninov’s Vespers, the song of Simeon: “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples”. As you listen, become aware that you are in God’s presence now, that you too are Go...
Feb 02, 2026•12 min
Sunday 1 February 2026 Today is Sunday the 1st of February, beginning the 4th week of Ordinary Time. Nóirín Ní Riain, with the monks of Glenstal Abbey, sings the Beatitudes. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will...
Feb 01, 2026•13 min
Saturday 31 January 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. We’ve reached the final day of January. For a lot of us, January can be a difficult month; a bleak month where we feel our way through the darkness, perhaps even with a sense of crawling into the year. So today, let’s look back at January, at where God has been in the movements of the month. If that sounds a little daunting (because maybe you can’t even remember what happened yesterday), don’t worry! An Examen prayer is designed to do with...
Jan 31, 2026•10 min
Friday 30 January 2026 Today is Friday the 30th of January, in the 3rd week of Ordinary Time. Jon Guerra and Sandra McCracken with The Porter’s Gate sing, ‘The Kingdom of Jesus’. As you listen, is there a particular phrase or image within the song that stands out to you? To what shall we compare the Kingdom of Jesus if not a seed? It's small, it's sown, it's tended and grown and it's stirred in you and me Its branches never break and its fruit never withers His Kingdom is not of this world or of...
Jan 30, 2026•13 min
