Sacred Space is inspired by the spirituality of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, a sixteenth-century Basque, whose insights into God's working with the human heart have been of great assistance to countless people over the centuries and are found more helpful than ever today. Sacred Space is a joint apostolate of the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits, and Loyola Press. The site originated in the offices of the Jesuit Communication Centre in Ireland in 1999. Within a short time, many other languages were introduced. Using Sacred Space It might seem strange to pray at your computer, in front of a screen or using your smartphone, especially if there are other people around you, or distracting noises. But God is everywhere, all around us, constantly reaching out to us, even in the most unlikely situations. When we know this, and with a bit of practice, we can pray anywhere! We offer the pages of the site to guide you through a session of prayer, in six stages, including preparing your body and mind, and culminating in reflection on a scripture passage chosen specially for the day. The stages are: The Presence of God Freedom Consciousness The Word Conversation Conclusion Although they are written in the first person - "I" - the prayers are for doing, rather than for reading out. Each stage is a kind of exercise or meditation aimed at helping you get in touch with God, and God's presence in your life. Scripture texts Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright 1989, 1995, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. For more information about this translation see NRSV.net NCC websites. Other material All other material on our site is the copyright of Sacred Space. The presentation, content and texts in use on the site have been developed in collaboration with the network of local language teams around the world. Permission to reproduce any material from the language versions can be directed to the local language editors - please locate the Sacred Space website information page, which can be found on the primary index page of this app.
A break that moms can afford
Quick minutes of prayer truly reconnect me to the Lord. It’s a brief break that I desperately need and can afford to have. Highly recommend for busy mama. When I’m most exhausted, it seems like God gets it without me having to say anything. I just feel more… grounded, somehow.
Was great then update
I have been a faithful user for years. Was great. Last update made unstable. Locks up iPad. Nothing works on app. Can we opt for old version?
Praying with you for 3 years
I appreciate the website for daily prayer and meditation. It truly is a Sacred Space! Thank you:) (sometimes the app doesn’t load properly, but I’m glad to have the website as backup!)
So prayerful and powerful!
I have loved Sacred Space for well over a decade. It is just the most prayerful, easy to use, holy site. And now that I have found their app, I can take them with me everywhere. The app is easy to use and very helpful to deeper spirituality and holiness.
Something’s Wrong! Update Please!!
Have loved Sacred Space for years. However, lately scripture for the day frequently “cannot be uploaded check Settings” message appears. All is in order, no Settings have not been changed. I see I am not the only one that has reported this issue and am baffled as to why this has not been taken care of?
Sacred Space
Everything in the format of the daily Sacred Space is easy to use and offers a reflective way to start your day and set intention and return during the day to go over. Relevant contemplation and encouraging.
Sacred starts in the heart
More then gospel readings for each day this site allows me to connect with our creator giving me time together for gratitude adoration as well as a chance to offer up my struggles and worries~ Plus this site offers so much more such as daily gospel interpretation and praying with the Pope. Seek and ye shall find!! May his Peace be with you~
Improved app stability Improved Hungarian translations
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