Back to School
Pray for our schools, students, and educators in this first Back-to-School series on Hallow. Over the next 14 days, we'll be introduced to a variety of different prayer styles - from lectio divina to imaginative prayer - as well as different prayer guides, including Jonathan Roumie (The Chosen), NBA star Jrue Holiday, and other guests, like Sister Josephine Garrett and Fr. Mike Schmitz. Before starting each session, we invite you to consider and offer up to God an intention or prayer request.
14 sessions
1Make Me An InstrumentJoin us in praying for all students, educators, and families as we prepare for the new academic year. Our Hallow voice guide Mark will offer a brief introduction to this Back-to-School Praylist, and then we'll close with the Prayer of St. Francis, led by Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen.Mark at Hallow + Jonathan Roumie
2How to PrayReflect on an excerpt of a homily from Fr. Mike Schmitz. He begins talking about the challenge of not being heard by God. Then he meditates on CCC #2735 about how we should pray. (For more homilies with Fr. Mike, check out our “Daily Fr. Mike".)Fr. Mike Schmitz
3Relying on GodNBA champion point guard Jrue Holiday leads a Scripture-based reflection on how relying on God in every moment makes us better players, teammates, and followers of Christ. (For more sessions with Jrue Holiday, check out the “Relying on God” collection.)Jrue Holiday
4A Tree Planted By WaterIn today's Lectio Divina, we'll reflect on the theme of hope with a reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah 17. (This session comes from Hallow’s “Hope” Praylist.)Abby
5Imagining the StoryIn this session, we’ll continue praying with Scripture, and we’ll practice imagining ourselves in a scene from the Gospel of Mark 4:35-41. (This session comes from Hallow’s “Intro: Teens” collection.)Emma
6Scriptural AffirmationsMadison Prewett reads uplifting passages from Scripture to help us remain confident in God's love. (For more reflections with Madison Prewett, check out her “Standing Firm” series.)Madison Prewett
7Virtue in FriendshipsStrive for virtue and reflect on choices in our friendships with this Examen written and led by Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN. (For more sessions from Sr. Josephine, pray with her “Healthy Habits” collection.)Sr. Josephine Garrett
8CharityJoin Sr. Mary Bethany, OP to learn more about the theological virtue of charity. (For more educational sessions like this, check out the “Daily Virtue” series.)Sr. Mary Bethany
9Reflecting on Our BlessingsToday we use the Examen to give thanks for the simple blessings we experience in our lives. (This session comes from Hallow’s “Gratitude” Praylist.)Abby
10Faith in Hard TimesIn this session, MLB pitcher Trevor Williams shares passages from Scripture and the writings of Saints to help us reflect on God’s purpose for our lives. (For more sessions with Trevor Williams, check out the “Purpose” collection.)Trevor Williams
11St. John Bosco, Part IBe immersed in the story of Don Bosco, the patron saint of saint, with this episode of Saints Alive - our radio theater podcast! (Continue listening to the second part of St. John Bosco’s story in the “Saints Alive” collection here on Hallow!)Saints Alive
12Healing: AnxietyLet Fr. Frankie Cicero - a diocesan priest from the Diocese of Phoenix - pray over you in Jesus' name and ask God for freedom from anxiety and worry in your life. (For more prayers with Fr. Frankie, visit the “Healing Prayers” collection.)Fr. Frankie
13A Family Like ThatToday, we’ll listen to the first session of Saints in 7 Days with Gianna Beretta Molla. Her desire to follow God’s will and live a holy life began in early childhood, in the peaceful and faith-filled home that her parents created for her and her siblings. (To hear the rest of this series, visit the “Gianna Molla” collection.)Anna
14Rosary For FamiliesWe’ll conclude this Back-to-School Praylist by praying for healing in our own families and for all families throughout the world. This Rosary was written by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and is led by Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN.Sr. Josephine Garrett