Prayer Resources
Here are a range of resources for praying with. They've come from a variety of sources. Many were penned by Revd Chris Palmer, others come from Southwark Diocese spirituality newsletter, Formed by the Spirit, whilst others come from books and have been attributed.
Whilst these are offered as a help, it can often be good to talk with someone about our praying, rather than just rely on written material.
Starting to pray. Suggestions for getting going
ACTS. A simply structure for daily prayer
Awareness. Ways to simply be in the present moment
How to prayer when we don't want to pray. For times we're feeling lethargic or reluctant
Lord's Prayer Reflection. Praying with the best known prayer
Seven days of prayer. Reflective prayers over a week
A prayer walk. Getting outside to pray; enjoying creation
Review your day with God. The famous 'examen' prayer
Review your day with God II. A contemporary take on the 'examen'
Lectio Divina. Traditional Benedictine way of praying with the scriptures
Knowing our feelings. Being aware of the movements of our heart
My deepest desire. Exploring what we most want in our truest selves
Healing bad memories. Towards integrating difficult past events into the present
Release from Resentment. Towards not letting our resentments destroy us
Contemplation to Attain Love. A modern take on one of Ignatius's Spiritual Exercises
Rule of Life resources
We also have a range of resources to help people develop a Rule of Life, an account of how we put our desire to follow Jesus into practice in an intentional way.