Inspiration & Reflection

Nicolas Barre spent many hours reflecting and raying about the mystery of the incarnation in the context of 17th century France. Let us allow these excerpts from his writings to inspire us as we seek  to become more fully who we are created to be. 

 

Meditation and Scripture Readings

 

We invite you to spend some time a day, praying here and now, as you sit in front of your PC, with the help of Scriptural texts for the day. Here are some links on mediation and scripture readings. 

Weekly Meditation reading  and reflection from the World Community for Christian Meditation, directed by Fr Laurence Freeman OSB

Daily Prayer and Meditation from the Irish Jesuits in Sacred Space

Commentaries on the day's Scripture Readings also by the Irish Jesuits in Living Space

Breaking the Word with local Jesuit Fr Christopher Soh

Daily Word of God with local Jesuit Fr Philip Heng

Reflections and Ruminations (weekly) with local diocesan priest Fr Luke Fong

BBC Radio 4 reflection from a faith perspective

Daily Reflection from Creighton University

Student Daily Reflections from Crighton University

 

 

The Bible

 

You can get access to any verse or chapter in the  New Jerusalem Bible  

 

Examen of Consciousness 

 

The Examen is not the same as an 'examination of conscience', such as we engage in before meeting Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Examen is a prayer that helps us encounter Jesus in our daily life, as he encourages to do God's will. It also helps us grow in spiritual sensitivity, recognise and receive God's care and assistance. The Examen is a simple prayer for busy people who are continually seeking to do the Lord's will ... read more