Prayers for Particular Times

The Season of Creation begins on 1 September the day recognised internationally as 'Creation Day'.  It concludes on the feast day of St Francis of Assisi 4 October.

These six Stations of Creation are based on St Francis' Canticle of Creatures and can be used to provide people with an opportunity for quiet reflection on the wonders of God's creation.

This Rosary of Creation appeared in the September 2013 issue of LIturgy. The Season of Creation is recognised and celebrated by Christian communities from 1 September to the Feast of St Francis on 4 October each year.

Take time during the Creation Season to pray these creation chaplets with your prayer group, your environment group, your social action group, school, parish or other faith community gathering.

A liturgy of the word is provided weekly.

Liturgy of the Word Christ the King

Liturgy of the Word General Outline

Before using the Liturgy outline, take a little time to read it through. Preparation is required. The outline offers several options and taking time to decide which you prefer to use will make your prayer time flow more graciously.

This prayer outline Praying Together over those we have Loved provides an opportunity for people to come together and remember in prayer people who have been a part of their lives, but who have died. 

In 2017, the NZ Catholic Bishops drew our attention to the need to pray in the face of violence by introducing a day of Prayer and Penance for victims of abuse and violence. While this day is to be the first Friday of Lent each year, let us make prayer in the face of violence a habit. Let us lament…

This lament may be used as it is, altered to suit particular groups or simply used as inspiration to create something new.

Consideration needs to be given to those who may attend, especially if victims of sexual violence are present. Prepare an environment which is both comfortable and beautiful, it could be in a church or meeting room.  As people arrive, ensure they are warmly welcomed. Prepare beforehand who will do each part of the ritual and how it will be done.  Performative readings, sung Psalms and lengthy silences will help facilitate deep prayer.

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This liturgy was prepared by the Auckland Diocesan Liturgy Commission and printed in Liturgy magazine Vol 33 #3.

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At times, the problems we face in life are overwhelming - the pain we bear, too great. We cannot find words to express our grief or anger. In such a time, we respond to a hope that brings us together.  This ritual will help enable a prayerful facilitation of this hopeful response.