The Christian Century

The office of prayer: Reviving an ancient practice

The Prymer: The Prayer Book of the Medieval Era Adapted for Contemporary Use, translated and adapted by Robert E. Webber The Divine Hours: Prayers for Summertime by Phyllis Tickle The Divine Hours: ...
America Magazine

We say the same prayer every morning at America magazine. Here’s what it means to the staff.

Every workday morning at 10 a.m., the whole staff of America Media comes together for a meeting called the “morning huddle” where a prayer, written by James Martin S.J., is read aloud. When is the ...
Rolling Out

5 reasons your day will be better if you start it with a prayer

In the quiet hush of morning, before the day’s busyness unfolds, taking a moment for prayer can set the tone for a more positive and meaningful experience. Whether you’re deeply religious or simply ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Minyans for meditation, artists and doubters: How Jewish day schools are reimagining daily prayer

On the top floor of SAR Academy in Riverdale, New York, a group of students at the Jewish day school gather for morning prayers. After the recitation of the first blessings, they sit quietly for five ...