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- Monday 11 May 2026 - Stay at my home
Monday 11 May 2026 Today is Monday the 11th of May, in the sixth week of Easter. One Hope Project sings, ‘My Soul Rests’. As you enter into prayer today, here in this moment, let your soul rest in the presence of the Lord. Here in this mys…
- Sunday 10 May 2026 - Great joy in that city
Sunday 10 May 2026 Today is Sunday the 10th of May, beginning the sixth week of Easter. The monks of Pluscarden Abbey sing: Deus in adjutorium meum intende: 'O God come to our aid, O Lord, make haste to help us.' Today’s reading is from th…
- Saturday 9 May 2026 - Look back in gratitude
Saturday 9 May 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. For Saturdays on Pray As You Go, we are encouraged to look back in gratitude. Maybe even in gratitude for the challenges that we have faced. Ask God for that gift of a grateful heart as y…
- Friday 8 May 2026 - Love one another
Friday 8 May 2026 Today is Friday the 8th of May, in the fifth week of Easter. Jon Guerra sings, ‘In The Beginning Was Love’. In today’s passage, we are commanded to love others as we have been loved. As you enter into prayer, spend some t…
- Thursday 7 May 2026 - Abide in my love
Thursday 7 May 2026 Today is Thursday the 7th of May, in the fifth week of Easter. The community of Taizé sing Mane Nobiscum: 'Stay with us, Lord Jesus Christ'. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. John 15:9-11 As the Father has lov…
- Wednesday 6 May 2026 - I am the true vine
Wednesday 6 May 2026 Today is Wednesday the 6th of May, in the fifth week of Easter. Jonathan Veira sings, ‘Abide With Me’. Become aware of God’s abiding presence as you enter into prayer today. Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; the…
- Tuesday 5 May 2026 - Peace I leave with you
Tuesday 5 May 2026 Today is Tuesday the 5th of May, in the fifth week of Easter. The St Thomas Music Group sing the Prayer of St Theresa by Margaret Rizza. ‘Let nothing disturb you, nothing distress you. While all things fade away, God is…
- Monday 4 May 2026 - Lord Jesus, receive my spirit
Monday 4 May 2026 Today is Monday the 4th of May, the feast of the English Martyrs, in the fifth week of Easter. The Cape Town Camerata sings, Ndikhokhele Bawo: ‘Lead me oh Father, lead me. Lead me my saviour in all the sorrows of this wor…
- Sunday 3 May 2026 - Do not let your hearts be troubled
Sunday 3 May 2026 Today is Sunday the 3rd of May, beginning the fifth week of Easter. The community of Taizé sing De noche iremos: ‘By night we search for the source of living water. It is only our thirst that guides our way.’ This time of…
- Saturday 2 May 2026 - The ordinary details
Saturday 2 May 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. Today is the feast day of St Athanasius. We recall the mystery that he defended so fiercely: that in Christ, God truly entered human life so that humanity might share in divine life. Let…
- Friday 1 May 2026 - We bring you the good news
Friday 1 May 2026 Today is Friday the 1st of May, in the fourth week of Easter. Paul Zach sings, ‘Were You There?’ Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh, sometimes it causes me to trembl…
- Thursday 30 April 2026 - An unexpected dignity
Thursday 30 April 2026 Today is Thursday the 30th of April, in the fourth week of Easter. The Cape Town Camerata sings 'Ubi Caritas'. Wherever love is true, God is there. This song expresses the presence of God in every act of goodness, of…
- Wednesday 29 April 2026 - Come to me
Wednesday 29 April 2026 Today is Wednesday the 29th of April, the feast of Saint Catherine of Siena, in the fourth week of Easter. 'Come to me, all you who labour and are heavy-burdened; you shall find rest.' What are the labours that I am…
- Tuesday 28 April 2026 - Steadfast devotion
Tuesday 28 April 2026 Today is Tuesday the 28th of April, in the fourth week of Easter. Paul Zach with the Porter’s Gate sings, ‘Spirit Move! (Keep on Moving). The Spirit is moving over the waters of our tears Our bodies are yearning for t…
- Monday 27 April 2026 - Baptised with the Holy Spirit
Monday 27 April 2026 Today is Monday the 27th of April, the feast of Saint Peter Canisius SJ, in the fourth week of Easter. Take a moment to arrive here today. Notice what you are carrying into this time of prayer. Notice too the gentle in…
- Sunday 26 April 2026 - The shepherd of the sheep
Sunday 26 April 2026 Today is Sunday the 26th of April, beginning the fourth week of Easter. Stephen and Fiona Crowther, of the Lee Abbey community, sing ‘Shepherd’. As you hear it, what imagery stirs in you? Today’s reading is from the Go…
- Saturday 25 April 2026 - An invitation from God
Saturday 25 April 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. At this point in the week, people often find it very helpful to reflect on how the prayer went this week. Perhaps you could think of three moments during the week when you felt God was…
- Friday 24 April 2026 - Who are you, Lord?
Friday 24 April 2026 Today is Friday the 24th of April, in the third week of Easter. Juliano Ravanello sings, ‘Veni Creator Spiritus’: Come, Creator Spirit. Today’s reading is from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 9:1-20 Meanwhile Saul, stil…
- Thursday 23 April 2026 - He proclaimed the good news
Thursday 23 April 2026 Today is Thursday the 23rd of April, the feast of Saint George, in the third week of Easter. The monks of the Abbey of Keur Moussa sing: This is the time, most Holy Spirit, when you, One with the Father and the Son,…
- Wednesday 22 April 2026 - Here is your son
Wednesday 22 April 2026 Today is Wednesday the 22nd of April, the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Society of Jesus, in the third week of Easter. Gillian Fisher and Michael Chance sing Stabat Mater Dolorosa by Pergolesi. ‘By…
- Tuesday 21 April 2026 - I am the bread of life
Tuesday 21 April 2026 Today is Tuesday the 21st of April, in the third week of Easter. Jon Guerra sings, ‘I See the Birds.’ Can you rest in the simplicity of Jesus’ care for you today? Do not be anxious about your life I heard you say to m…
- Monday 20 April 2026 - Believe in him
Monday 20 April 2026 Today is Monday the 20th of April, in the third week of Easter. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life. The most important thing for me to do now, as I enter into prayer, is to let go for a moment, to let go o…
- Sunday 19 April 2026 - Faith and hope
Sunday 19 April 2026 Today is Sunday the 19th of April, beginning the third week of Easter. Salt of the Sound sings, ‘Turn your eyes upon Jesus... and the things of the earth will fall strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.’ Tu…
- Saturday 18 April 2026 - God's presence
Saturday 18 April 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. Take a few moments to calmly and quietly arrive with the Lord in prayer today. If you can, choose a comfortable position in which to pray. Focus on slowing down your breathing. Then, i…
- Friday 17 April 2026 - Five barley loaves and two fish
Friday 17 April 2026 Today is Friday the 17th of April, in the second week of Easter. The Porter’s Gate sing ‘New Every Morning’. Can you join in with this song as we prepare for prayer today? You are not what you have done Or what has bee…
- Thursday 16 April 2026 - We must obey God
Thursday 16 April 2026 Today is Thursday the 16th of April, in the second week of Easter. Ladysmith Black Mambazo sing Ngaza Ngambona: ‘They are blessed who keep his commandments; they will have their eternal place. Come in, all of you, so…
- Wednesday 15 April 2026 - For God so loved the world
Wednesday 15 April 2026 Today is Wednesday the 15th of April, in the second week of Easter. The Community of Taizé sing Christe Lux Mundi: ‘O Christ, light of the world, whoever follows you will have the light of life.’ Christe, lux mundi,…
- Wednesday 15 April 2026 - For God so loved the world
Wednesday 15 April 2026 Today is Wednesday the 15th of April, in the second week of Easter. The Community of Taizé sing Christe Lux Mundi: ‘O Christ, light of the world, whoever follows you will have the light of life.’ Christe, lux mundi,…
- Tuesday 14 April 2026 - One heart and soul
Tuesday 14 April 2026 Today is Tuesday the 14th of April, in the second week of Easter. The Corydon Singers, conducted by Matthew Best, sing 'Cantique de Jean Racine' by Fauré, a hymn to the invincible power and utter goodness of God, whos…
- Monday 13 April 2026 - A gift of boldness
Monday 13 April 2026 Today is Monday the 13th of April, in the second week of Easter. The Kyiv Chamber Choir sing the Creed: “I believe in one God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.” As I start this prayer today, can I join…
- Sunday 12 April 2026 - My Lord and my God!
Sunday 12 April 2026 Today is Sunday the 12th of April, beginning the second week of Easter. Paul Zach, Jessica Fox and iAmSon sing, ‘Total Praise’. Lord, I will lift my eyes to the hills Knowing my help is coming from You Your peace You g…
- Saturday 11 April 2026 - Signs of resurrection
Saturday 11 April 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. During this week we have moved rapidly from the Passion to the Resurrection. Perhaps in everyday life the transition doesn’t happen so fast, or so fully. Ask God to show you, in today’…
- Friday 10 April 2026 - By my side
Friday 10 April 2026 Today is Friday the 10th of April, in the first week of Easter. Emoni Wilkins with The Porter’s Gate sings, ‘By My Side’. O my friend just stay with me Stay with me, stay with me O my friend just stay with me By my sid…
- Thursday 9 April 2026 - Look at my hands and my feet
Thursday 9 April 2026 Today is Thursday the 9th of April, in the first week of Easter. The community of Taizé sing Frieden, Frieden: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 24:35-48 Then the…
- Wednesday 8 April 2026 - The Lord has risen indeed
Wednesday 8 April 2026 Today is Wednesday the 8th of April, in the first week of Easter. 'In our journeying this day, keep us, Father, in your way.' Let me make this my prayer today; to know God’s closeness to me, here, right now, and neve…
- Tuesday 7 April 2026 - The promise is for you
Tuesday 7 April 2026 Today is Tuesday the 7th of April, in the first week of Easter. The monks of Pluscarden Abbey sing 'Venite filii, audite me'. Come, my sons and daughters, listen to me…. Come to the Lord and be enlightened; and your fa…
- Monday 6 April 2026 - I saw the Lord always before me
Monday 6 April 2026 Today is Monday the 6th of April, in the first week of Easter. Salt of the Sound sings, ‘Praise to the Lord’. Take a moment to draw near to the Lord as you begin this time of prayer... Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,…
- Sunday 5 April 2026 - He saw and believed
Sunday 5 April 2026 Today is Easter Sunday, the 5th of April. A very happy Easter to you! We pray that the joy of this day would come alive in you in a new way, as we hear the University of Johannesburg Choir sing 'Ndisondela Kuwe', “I com…
- Saturday 4 April 2026 - The waiting experience
Saturday 4 April 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. This week’s readings can be hard to absorb and yet we are invited every year to walk the road to Calvary with Jesus. It needs courage and generosity to do this, yet we know that these d…
- Friday 3 April 2026 - It is finished
Friday 3 April 2026 Today is Good Friday, the 3rd of April. Ex Cathedra, directed by Jeffrey Skidmore, sing Versa est in luctum by Alonso Lobo. Versa est in luctum: My harp is tuned for sorrow. ‘Tuning your harp for sorrow’ is a conscious,…
- Thursday 2 April 2026 - The Spirit of the Lord is upon me
Thursday 2 April 2026 Today is Holy Thursday, the 2nd of April. The Cape Town Camerata sings, 'Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est': Wherever love is true, God is there. These words, traditionally sung at tonight’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper…
- Wednesday 1 April 2026 - One of you will betray me
Wednesday 1 April 2026 Today is Wednesday of Holy Week, the 1st of April. Salt of the Sound sings 'Kyrie Eleison': Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy. Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 26:…
- Tuesday 31 March 2026 - Where I am going, you cannot come
Tuesday 31 March 2026 Today is Tuesday of Holy Week, the 31st of March. Paul Zach, with IAmSon and Jessica Fox, sings, ‘O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus’. O the deep, deep love of Jesus Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free Rolling as a mighty oc…
- Monday 30 March 2026 - The suffering servant
Monday 30 March 2026 Today is Monday of Holy Week, the 30th of March. Ex Cathedra, directed by Jeffrey Skidmore, sing Dulce Jesus mio. “My sweet Jesus, look with mercy on my lost soul.” Today we will pray with the 'Suffering Servant'. Take…
- Sunday 29 March 2026 - Hosanna in the highest heaven
Sunday 29 March 2026 Today is Sunday the 29th of March, Palm Sunday. Juliano Ravanello sings, Hosanna Filio David. ‘Hosanna to the Son of David...Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord....Hosanna in the highest’. Hosanna Filio Dav…
- Saturday 28 March 2026 - God's deep and lasting love
Saturday 28 March 2026 Welcome to the Saturday Examen. During this fifth week of Lent, we’ve engaged with God through a variety of Old and New Testament scriptures. We’ve explored some of the challenging words of Jesus as his journey towar…
- Friday 27 March 2026 - Growing and deepening
Friday 27 March 2026 Today is Friday the 27th of March, in the fifth week of Lent. Leslie Jordan with the Porter’s Gate sings, ‘Good to Me’. Can you trace the goodness of God in your life at the moment? I can taste the sweetness of Your me…
- Thursday 26 March 2026 - The meaning of your name
Thursday 26 March 2026 Today is Thursday the 26th of March, in the fifth week of Lent. The monks of Pluscarden Abbey sing the Benedictus: “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel! He has visited his people and redeemed them. He has raised u…
- Wednesday 25 March 2026 - Do not be afraid
Wednesday 25 March 2026 Today is Wednesday the 25th of March, the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord, in the fifth week of Lent. The monks of the Abbey of Keur Moussa sing a litany to Mary, the Mother of God. 'O Mary, you have opened fo…
- Tuesday 24 March 2026 - Many believed in him
Tuesday 24 March 2026 Today is Tuesday the 24th of March, in the fifth week of Lent. Paul Zach sings, ‘From the Dust’. How do these words speak to you today as you continue on your Lenten journey? From the dust we came To the dust we shall…