Discovering Prayer Blog | Discovering Prayer

Bishop Steven on 3 common questions about how to pray (and having coffee with the Lord)

Do you have questions that get in the way when you're praying? Niggling doubts that whisper: "Have I got this right?" If so, you're not alone. Even those who might seem 'experts' face these challenges.

25 tips for a Calmer Christmas

Do you get overwhelmed by busy-ness in the run up to Christmas, and find yourself wanting instead a greater sense of fulfilment? Here are some useful and creative ideas to help you have a calmer, more meaningful, and less stressful Christmas.

Praying, Fast and Slow: the Art and Science of Improving your Prayer Life

When you pray, do you find you become more aware of what's going on within yourself? Michelle Eyre finds some useful ideas and tools in ancient Christian wisdom and modern science, to help you to improve your prayer life.

Listening to God and Stilling Our Wandering Mind

Do you feel drawn to exploring God in silence? Emma Lowth introduces Listening Prayer, and considers how we can deal with the wanderings of our own mind as we focus on God.

Begin your prayer journey with free audio prayers for Thy Kingdom Come

Discovering Prayer worked in partnership with Archbishop Justin Welby and his team at Lambeth Palace to create 11 audio prayer times to help you deepen your journey of prayer. Find out what's on offer for you.

4 Lessons from St Benedict to Help You Find True Contentment

George Watkinson, Curate, Christchurch Winchester, reflects on how the ancient path of St Benedict helps us deal with the busy-ness of Christmas.

7 Ways to Learn to Pray Without Ceasing

Feel guilty about not praying enough? Or wondered what it means to pray without ceasing? Here are some practice suggestions you can explore from Michelle Eyre, Chief Prayer Officer Discovering Prayer.

Michelle’s Story

Michelle writes about her experience of what it was like to try out being a nun, and what the sisters taught that is beneficial to us all. Michelle Eyre, Chief Prayer Officer Discovering Prayer.

Mucknell Abbey - A Wonderful Retreat

View from Mucknell Abbey, passed the poppies to the gentle hills

In the first of our series Retreat Advisor we explore what's it like when you go on retreat, by Michelle Eyre, Chief Prayer Officer Discovering Prayer.

Rookies' Guide to Retreats

Ever wanted to go on a retreat, but not know where to start? An insider's guide on where to go and what to do when you get there. By Michelle Eyre, Chief Prayer Officer and Clare Bryden, Editor in Chief, Discovering Prayer.