Prayer at church and at home
Shared prayer teaches us to listen and to be present to one another. Personal and family prayer continues this encounter at home, in thanksgiving, petition and silence before God.
Poroshkovo · Zakarpattia
Life in faith
Faith grows through prayer, attention to God’s word and love of neighbour. The liturgical tradition helps connect the prayer of the Church with everyday life.
The rhythm of the Church year
Feasts and fasting seasons unfold different aspects of the Gospel story. Parish celebrations and service dates should be checked against parish announcements once these have been confirmed.
Prayer and the church interior
Prayer before the crucifix, the iconostasis and the altar show different aspects of the life of prayer. Alongside them is a photograph of the faithful receiving an Easter blessing outside the church.
A priest blesses the faithful at Easter outside the church, in a moment of shared celebration.
Provided for the parish websiteThe faithful gather in prayer before the crucifix inside the church. Shared prayer brings people together in the quiet of this sacred space.
Provided for the parish websiteIcons and carved details of the parish church’s iconostasis. The photograph offers a closer look at its composition.
Provided for the parish websiteThe altar and liturgical objects inside the church. This photograph shows the setting of the parish’s worship.
Provided for the parish websiteOur patron saints
God’s word in the language of the heart
Cyril and Methodius helped the Slavic peoples hear the Gospel in their own language. Their translations and liturgical books remind us to respect the language and culture of every people.
Source: Benedict XVI on Saints Cyril and Methodius, 17 June 2009 ↗