Category - prayer

The law on a wing and prayer

Shawn F. Peters — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:52:55 +0100

Should parents who choose to treat their children's illnesses with prayer rather than medicine be charged with abuse, neglect, or even manslaughter when their children die? Shawn F. Peters explores the issues.

Employers urged to provide spaces for spiritual reflection

agency reporter — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:57:32 +0100

Employers are being urged to provide prayer rooms and quiet space to meet the needs of employees and promote diversity in the workplace in a guide launched yesterday in the City.

Churches worldwide invited to pray for Zimbabwe

staff writers — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:10:51 +0100

Churches worldwide are being invited to mark a day of prayer for Zimbabwe on Sunday 22 June, as the beginning of a season of prayer for the people and government of the African country, which is facing a critical time in its history.

Church leaders set aside time to focus on the environment

staff writers — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:02:49 +0100

English church leaders have called on Christians to use the period of 1 September to 4 October 2008 as an opportunity to put the environment at the heart of their prayer, worship and practical concern. This is part of a regular initiative.

Scottish churches unite around plea for Israel-Palestine peace

staff writers — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:04:32 +0100

Congregations of the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) and the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland, the country's two largest traditions, are being encouraged to make 8 June a Sunday pledged to peace in Israel and Palestine.

Christians focus prayer and protest against the arms trade

staff writers — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:27:01 +0100

Christian members of the Campaign Against Arms Trade, which recently won a crucial court victory in the BAE Systems corruption allegation case, are holding a day of prayer across the country on Sunday 8 June 2008.

Remembering Romero

Simon Barrow — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:41:23 +0000

Easter Monday marks the 28th anniversary of the murder of Monseñor Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador, in El Salvador - killed for defending the poor in the name of Christ.

Cafe where you pray rather than pay opens in Croatia

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:58:36 +0000

A parish in Croatia has opened the world's first "prayer café" for young people, where food and drink can be purchased not with money but with prayers popular with Catholics, such as the Our Father (Lord's Prayer) and the Hail Mary.

European youth arrive in Taize for global prayer event

Stephen Brown — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:16:35 +0000

Tens of thousands of young adults from throughout Europe and beyond are expected in Geneva between Christmas and New Year for five days of prayer and reflection organized by the Taizé community.

Americans prepare to fast, work and pray for peace in Iraq

staff writers — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:39:19 +0100

Tens of thousands of people from a variety of religious traditions across the United States are preparing to fast on Monday 8 October 2007, as part of an initiative to pray and work for peace in Iraq. Non-religious persons will also join them.