John Lambert, alias Chequerboard, is an Irish artist whose albums and performances combine acoustic guitar and electronic samples. Read more of Chequerboard »

For most people the Feast of the Sacred Heart and the Novena to the Sacred Heart belong in the month of June – however not so this year. In 2008, the Novena started on Thursday 22 May and the Feast day was celebrated on Friday 30 May. Eileen Good spoke to Irish Jesuit Barney McGuckian about why it was so early.

[podcast]http://sacredspace.ie/audio/rnn20080514_03.mp3[/podcast]

A teacher of music and composer, Genie Murphy notes that "although most of my recordings have been songs with vocals, I love instrumentals and know they aid contemplation." Genie offers the following words to accompany the music We Remember that Sacred Space offers for use in the daily prayer:  Read more of Genie Murphy »

Canadian artist Lianna Klassen draws on her faith and on a love for Celtic/world music in her compositions.Lianna has a skill in gathering sounds and styles from around the world and forging them together into something that is memorable, radiant and inspiring. Lianna has kindly made audio from her album The Guest available to you who pray with Sacred Space

Gerry O’Beirne is an accomplished singer and songwriter. He is master of many instruments whose compositions reflect his interest in traditional and contemporary music.

Artist:	Gerry O’Beirne
Track:	The song that sings itself
Album:	The Bog Bodies and Other Stories (2008)
Preview:	[podcast]http://sacredspace.ie/dailyprayer_beta/audio/samples/02thesongsingsitself_sample.mp3[/podcast]
More information:	Gerry O’Beirne’s website

Artist:	Gerry O’Beirne
Track:	Deora De
Album:	The Bog Bodies and Other Stories (2008)
Preview:	[podcast]http://sacredspace.ie/dailyprayer_beta/audio/samples/02deorade_sample.mp3[/podcast]
More information:	Gerry O’Beirne’s website

Artist:	Gerry O’Beirne
Track:	Clonycavan Man
Album:	The Bog Bodies and Other Stories (2008)
Preview:	[podcast]http://sacredspace.ie/dailyprayer_beta/audio/samples/02clonycavanman_sample.mp3[/podcast]
More information:	Gerry O’Beirne’s website

Artist:	Gerry O’Beirne
Track:	Off the rocks at Clohane
Album:	Half Moon Bay (1999)
Preview:	[podcast]http://sacredspace.ie/dailyprayer_beta/audio/samples/02offtherocks_sample.mp3[/podcast]
More information:	Gerry O’Beirne’s website

Artist:	Gerry O’Beirne
Track:	The Glass Boat
Album:	Half Moon Bay (1999)
Preview:	[podcast]http://sacredspace.ie/dailyprayer_beta/audio/samples/02theglassboat_sample.mp3[/podcast]
More information:	Gerry O’Beirne’s website

Conducted by Slovakian Jesuit and oboist, Vlastimil Dufka, these tracks are a selection from the works of Corelli from the album Veni Creator. They were recorded by Collegium Musicum Salvatoris, of which the musicians on the pieces used by Sacred Space are 

• Monika Beganová, oboe 
• Marta Žáková, violin
• Vlastimil Dufka SJ, oboe 
• Stanislav Bicák, basson
• Peter Dufka SJ, double bass
• Marica Dobiášová, harpsichord
• Mária Kolenová, organ

The Daily prayer Beta was made available initially to the group who offered to test it. This evaluation version of the Daily prayer remains available while we work on a final version that will be available in other languages. The Beta test group offered their reactions and suggestions by completing a survey.

This version of the daily prayer sees the return of the Prayer guides and many user-selectable features such as font size, appearance and sound.

Daily prayer Beta in three minutes

There is a brief video introduction to the new presentation of the Daily prayer available here.

Help with the Daily prayer beta

A written section-by-section guide that is also in the Settings panel is also available.

About the artists

Read about the musicians and play one or all the previews of the audio that can accompany your Daily prayer here.

Daily prayer Beta survey

All those who volunteered as ‘Beta testers’ will  be asked to participate in the survey. Additional respondents may be asked to offer their opinions on the Daily prayer Beta. You will find a link here should it become possible.

10 first responses to “Daily Prayer Beta”

Note: Comments are closed for now below  – the survey will be a chance to take account of reactions. We are grateful for the immediate impressions and look forward to listening to your remarks. These came in during the first few hours that the Beta version went live.

 

1. Mary :
   Saturday 6 June 2009

    

   Love the new changes. They are well presented and easy to understand. Thank you!

   UnitedStatesofAmerica
2. Kit :
   Saturday 6 June 2009

    

   Thank you for this lovely new and enhanced daily prayer. The optional guide is both helpful and easy to use. I’m sure it is a blessing for us all.

   Wales
3. Sidney :
   Saturday 6 June 2009

    

   Love, love , love the new additions. A wonderful way to begin my day in the presence of our Lord!

   USA(CA)
4. Beth :
   Saturday 6 June 2009

    

   The “classic” version was wonderful, the new presentation even more so. Background and sounds enhance and deepen the experience. One concern would be reading the text. Will the box remain around the words over the background? If not, which happened occasionally on my test version, please consider font color, etc. For the most part there was no problem. Thank you for this ministry. Blessings to you.

   USA(VA)
5. Robert :
   Saturday 6 June 2009

    

   Very nice indeed. I look forward to using the version after the beta test.

   USA(NJ)
6. Marie-Louise :
   Saturday 6 June 2009

    

   A great new format. I look forward to experimenting with the music – perhaps I will not rush the prayer format as I am wont to do. regards Marie-Louise

   Australia
7. Mark :
   Saturday 6 June 2009

    

   I like the changes.

   USA(WA)
8. Milton :
   Saturday 6 June 2009

    

   I enter the website daily. I print sections occasionally that I take to Adoration for re-reading. i usually use the internet version.

   USA(NE)
9. John :
   Saturday 6 June 2009

    

   Thank you for the opportunity of sharing in this survey. I believe the chnges will be of real help to us each day in our spiritual journey. Sacred Space is a source of great strength and new insights every single day. Thank you all, God bless John

   UnitedKingdom
10. Terry :
    Friday 5 June 2009

     

    I love the new options and especially the music! The visual and the auditory add to the power of the prayer in my opinion. Thanks!

    USA(NY)