Prayer and Devotions
NLC ARTICLES
In addition to participation in the liturgy, praying in private or in common is also essential for Christian spirituality. Prayer and devotion deepens a person's relationship with God and the Communion of Saints, and fosters dispositions that that lead to full, conscious and active participation in the liturgy.
official documents
Holy See
This Directory provides guidance in light of the principles of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy on the nature of popular piety and its relationship to the liturgy, noting especially that devotions should flow from the liturgy and not be at odds with it.
DIOCESAN RESOURCES
Perth
This downloadable resource offers ways for a family to pray throughout the days of Holy Week. It features simple ideas for setting up, some scripture and music suggestions.
This downloadable resource offers some simple ways to make a place for family prayer pray throughout the days of Holy Week. It features simple ideas for setting up, some scripture and music suggestions.
This downloadable resource describes a method of praying the scriptures known as Lectio Divina. It outlines a process of contemplation and suggests a number of scripture passages.
OTHER RESOURCES
Bulletin Articles
This is a brief introduction to different forms of prayer in the Church.
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In 2002 the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued the Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy. This wonderful resource provides principles and guidelines on the relationship of liturgy to devotions.
This article explores the history and development of worship of the Eucharist outside Mass.
The shape of this ritual is drawn out from the Church’s documents.
These popular forms of devotion can be celebrated both individually and communally.
The Stations of the Cross is not a required prayer nor a liturgical service, but a devotional practice particularly during Lent as we anticipate the celebration of Christ’s passion during Holy Week.
The development of both these forms of prayer is explored.
