Abide with God Article (305)

Without your words guiding us and without your power supporting us, we cannot keep our integrity amid all the challenges and temptations that our world throws at us.

Be At Peace Among Yourselves Article (363)

Be Reconciled Article (306)

Let us remember that the Prince of Peace dwells among us at this moment.

Burdened with Sin Article (304)

God, we do wrong in a million ways, some small and some large.

A Caregiver’s Morning Prayer Article (302)

As I start out today to minister to others in your name, give me, please, your very special gifts and grace.

Disciple's Prayer Article (478)

This prayer can be used with young people to help them reflect on their own call to be bearers of Christ's light.

Do Not Judge Article (303)

Jesus taught his followers: "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

Epiphany: Following the Star Article (443)

This Lectionary-based prayer reflection can be used with teens or adults to celebrate the Epiphany.

Incarnation Article (312)

Life's seamless robe
Rent with cavernous holes . . .

Into Your Hands, O Lord Article (370)

Lectio Divina Article (398)

Making Scripture part of our lives is the task of every Christian. Here are some simple step to help the Word become enfleshed in you.

Lord and lover of this world . . . Article (322)

Lord, We Turn to You Article (309)

Lord, you give meaning to our hopes, to our struggles and our strivings. Without you we are lost, our lives empty.

The Love of God Article (377)

Month of the Rosary: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Article (435)

This article is a reflection on the devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

A Night Prayer for Freedom from Anxiety Article (371)

Psalm 72 Article (379)

Psalm 94 Article (380)

September 11: Aftermath Article (311)

Horror haunts my heart,
And tears and fears crawl daily . . .

September 11: This Is How I Want to Remember the Twin Towers. Article (313)

My God; My God,
So much hate displayed in this moment's act,
It was hard for me to bear. . . .

Shock Article (373)

From Cries of the Heart: Praying Our Losses, by Wayne Simsic, pp. 18-19

We pray for peace in our hearts . . . Article (321)

You Are Our Peace Article (378)

February 18: Presidents Day (Abraham Lincoln) Article (446)

This prayer helps youth reflect on and remember Abraham Lincoln.

Adonai Shalom Article (372)

Advent Prayer Article (433)

This Advent prayer was taken from Good News, Day by Day: Bible Reflections for Teens and helps young people prepare their hearts for Jesus' coming.

As we stand at judgment’s door . . . Article (323)

Ashes to Reconciliation: A Reconciliation Prayer for Lent Article (450)

This prayer can be used during the first week of Lent or any time the sacrament of Reconciliation (also called the sacrament of Penance) is discussed or celebrated.

The attacks of September 11 were a horrible tragedy . . . Article (328)

Back to School: Intentions for the Start of the School Year Article (417)

These petitions could be incorporated into a prayer service or opening liturgy.

Back to School: Prayer for the Start of the School Year Article (416)

Call your students to prayer with this prayer guide.

Be At Peace Among Yourselves Article (363)

Be Reconciled Article (306)

Let us remember that the Prince of Peace dwells among us at this moment.

Burdened with Sin Article (304)

God, we do wrong in a million ways, some small and some large.

Dear God, I want to pray for all those people who . . . Article (317)

Dear Lord, Thank you for being with us this day . . . Article (315)

December 06: Feast of Saint Nicholas Article (432)

This prayer is taken from Good News, Day by Day: Bible Reflections for Teens. It introduces young people to Saint Nicholas whose feast day is December 6.

December 12: The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Article (434)

This prayer is taken from Good News, Day by Day: Bible Reflections for Teens and introduces young people to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Disciple's Prayer Article (478)

This prayer can be used with young people to help them reflect on their own call to be bearers of Christ's light.

Do Not Judge Article (303)

Jesus taught his followers: "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

Epiphany: Following the Star Article (443)

This Lectionary-based prayer reflection can be used with teens or adults to celebrate the Epiphany.

Every Day Things Occur in This World That Shake My Faith Article (381)

February 14: Saint Valentine's Day Article (447)

This prayer helps young people celebrate God's love and Saint Valentine's day.

February 18: Presidents Day Article (448)

This prayer helps youth celebrate the founder of the United States, George Washington.

For the innocent, that they may gain their angel wings . . . . Article (326)

God, I would like to pray that joy can overcome sadness . . . . Article (319)

Hear the Cries of the Victims of Violence Article (383)

Help Me Article (364)

Holy Father, We sincerely pray . . . Article (325)

Innocence was bliss . . . Article (327)

January 22: Reflection on Roe vs. Wade Article (444)

This poem, written by a high school student, is a reflection on the sanctity of life and tragedy of abortion as seen through the eyes of some of our great presidents.

Lectio Divina Article (398)

Making Scripture part of our lives is the task of every Christian. Here are some simple step to help the Word become enfleshed in you.

Lenten Nails: A Reflection Exercise for Lent Article (451)

This two-part reflection exercise allows the young teens to evaluate their behaviors and attitudes and admit their faults, throughout Lent. The exercise is introduced at the beginning of Lent and concludes before Easter.

The Liturgy Article (407)

By connecting young people more with the liturgy, we can see a growth in their Catholic identity.

Lord and lover of this world . . . Article (322)

Lord, help us not to blame . . . Article (324)

Lord, We Turn to You Article (309)

Lord, you give meaning to our hopes, to our struggles and our strivings. Without you we are lost, our lives empty.

The Love of God Article (377)

May the Lord have mercy on all our souls . . . Article (318)

Month of the Rosary: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Article (435)

This article is a reflection on the devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

My Heaven Article (384)

Prayer by a High School Senior Article (483)

This prayer, written by a high school senior, asks for God's strength and guidance in times of transition.

Prayer Service in Memory of Pope John Paul II Article (425)

This prayer service is to be used with youth to commemorate and celebrate the life of Pope John Paul II.

Prayers for Reflecting on Christ's Passion Article (465)

These prayers were developed to be used as a part of a larger process to prepare youth for seeing Mel Gibson's movieThe Passion of the Christ. However, they would be appropriate for prayer on Good Friday or for meditating on Christ's crucifixion.

Psalm 72 Article (379)

Save Me, O God Article (382)

September 11: Dear God, Please comfort our nation . . . Article (314)

September 11: This Is How I Want to Remember the Twin Towers. Article (313)

My God; My God,
So much hate displayed in this moment's act,
It was hard for me to bear. . . .

Shock Article (373)

From Cries of the Heart: Praying Our Losses, by Wayne Simsic, pp. 18-19

The tragic events that took place on September 11 . . . Article (316)

Unbound! Article (455)

In this prayer, young people experience the message of forgiveness through a ritual of reconciliation. This strategy, which is ideal for a retreat or as a conclusion to a session on forgiveness, allows the participants to dramatically ritualize both the paralysis of sinfulness and the release brought about by reconciliation. This activity fits in well with Ash Wednesday and Good Friday themes.

We all have crosses to bear . . . . Article (320)

We pray for peace in our hearts . . . Article (321)

Why Is the World the Way It Is? Article (385)

You Are Our Peace Article (378)

Handout: For Love Is Stronger than Death Article (472)

Ashes to Reconciliation: A Reconciliation Prayer for Lent Article (450)

Back to School: Intentions for the Start of the School Year Article (417)

Contemporary Music, Ageless Wisdom Article (405)

December 02: Women Martyrs Article (92)

Epiphany: Following the Star Article (443)

Family Relationships Article (476)

For Love Is Stronger than Death Article (471)

Gethsemane Article (458)

Lenten Nails: A Reflection Exercise for Lent Article (451)

Mass to Commemorate and Celebrate the Life of Pope John Paul II Article (423)

Month of the Rosary: Queen of the Rosary Prayer Service Article (401)

Month of the Rosary: Scriptural Rosary Article (400)

Our Hands, God's Hands Article (367)

A Prayer Invoking Peace Article (329)

Prayer Service in Memory of Pope John Paul II Article (425)

Prayer: How Will You Know? Article (480)

A Reconciliation and Healing Service Article (307)

September 11: In Memory and In Hope: A Liturgical Gathering Article (330)

September 11: Prayer Service for Families Coping with the Tragedy Article (369)

Unbound! Article (455)

Worldwide Prayer Article (376)