Liturgical Advisory Committee13 Dec 24

‘Take a Minute’ for daily prayer

The Liturgical Advisory Committee (LAC) of the Church of Ireland has produced a new resource for simple daily prayer.  Called ‘Take a Minute’, the resource is contained in a prayer card which can be kept in a pocket or inside a prayer book or Bible. It is intended to be a way into prayer even in the midst of a busy lifestyle.

Speaking about the resource, the Revd Abigail Sines from the LAC said: “We hope these cards will be a gentle, and accessible reminder, in the midst of busy day–to–day life, to Take a Minute for prayer. In preparing and designing these cards, we had in mind city and town centre churches, cathedrals and parish halls that are in use throughout the week, as well as university chaplaincies – all places where a chance encounter, especially in moments of stress or uncertainty, can create an opportunity for a quiet moment of prayer.

“A simple structure is offered, with prompts for the morning to help commit the day’s activities to God, and in the evening to reflect on the day that has gone. The intention is to quiet the mind and create space for a sense of personal connection with God, and nurture open heartedness to experience God’s guidance, whatever the day or night may bring.”

In due course, the PDF version of this resource will be available on the newly refurbished worship section of the Church of Ireland website. In the interim, you can access it through the Church of Ireland’s social media pages.