Here are 7 of the best online Christian prayer websites that I have found. Most are interactive and have a blend of images, audio and written text.
1. 3-Minute Retreat
3-Minute Retreat is a self-paced, meditative prayer with accompanying quiet music and images. It is based on scripture and reflection. There is a new retreat available each day and there is an option to get the retreats sent to your email daily. Run by Loyola Press, a ministry of the Jesuits.
TIP: Go through the archives and find a relevant prayer. Read through the retreat yourself first before leading the class, as some of the vocab and themes in the retreats can be complex.
TIP: Go through the archives and find a relevant prayer. Read through the retreat yourself first before leading the class, as some of the vocab and themes in the retreats can be complex.
2. Sacred Space
The format of Sacred Space is very similar to 3-Minute Retreat. It is also a self-paced meditative prayer with quiet music based on scripture. It is run by the Irish Jesuits.
The most notable differences are that Sacred Space is:
The most notable differences are that Sacred Space is:
- based on the daily readings of the Catholic Church
- it is multilingual, and
- it provides the option to print out the meditations.
3. Prayer Room
Prayer Room is an interactive website that allows people the space to pray. Add your prayer to a symbolic environment of planting a seed, lighting a candle or reaching for stars. You can also use the space to pray for the requests of others. The scripture section provides a space to read and reflect on the Sunday Gospel reading. Run by the Mercy Sisters of Australia.
4. Today is My Gift To You
Today is My Gift You You is a visually appealing website that posts a new photograph and reflection each day. The reflections is always short, to the point, spiritual and can help all of us take a little time out of our busy schedules and focus on today as God's gift to each of us. This website is particular useful with students who are more visually driven. This is an Irish website run by photographer and author James McSweeny.
5. Talk 2 God
Talk2God is a digital prayer site aimed at children. It leads you through a simple prayer session with a Bible reading, a simple reflection and prompting questions. It is self-paced. Run by the Irish Church.
6. Daily Prayer Online
The Australian Jesuit website, Daily Prayer Online offers several prayer portals:
- Quiet Space - a self-paced, meditative, text-based prayer focused on the daily readings.
- Reflection on the Daily Gospel - available in text and MP3 file
- Thought for the Day - a easy-to-read reflection based on the daily reading
- Prayer in the Classroom - Weekly downloads with para-liturgy ideas and activities to compliment the daily readings specifically catered for primary and high school classes.
7. Carmelite Spirituality Space
"Carmelite spirituality is characterised by an intense thirst for an immediate and direct experience of God." (Source). This prayer space gives you the opportunity to engage with God through Carmelite spirituality in a few different ways:
If you know of any other Christian online prayer websites, please let me know in the comments below.
- Prayers - Enter a prayer and it will be added to the symbolic environment of raindrops. The prayers intentions will also be included in the community of prayer supported by the Discalced Carmelites of the Australian-Oceania region
- Pray with Our Saints - Choose to pray with and meditate on the quotes from three Carmelite saints: St Therese of Lisieux, St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avlia.
- Reflections - Reflection upon beautiful images and written quotes from Carmelite saints, accompanied by quiet music.
If you know of any other Christian online prayer websites, please let me know in the comments below.