What to say
Prayer includes asking God for help with things that trouble us. It also includes thanksgiving for the good things in our lives and the world.
Praying with or without words
You can use your own words to talk with God, as you would with a friend. Sometimes we use a lot of words in prayer, at other times just a few words like, “Dear God, please help my Mum to get better” or “Please help Fred find a job” are needed.
There are prayer books in our pews or you are welcome to read a hymn as a prayer too. You can buy books of prayers in the Cathedral Shop.
Sitting in silence in the Cathedral thinking about God can also be a prayer, as can weeping.