EVANGELISATION & CATECHESIS RESOURCES: Hallow app: A simple and practical approach to prayer
By Dr Christine Wood, Director of Evangelisation & Catechesis
Evangelisation can seem a daunting or highly specialised task, especially in a place like Tasmania, where Catholics make up only a small proportion of the population. Yet at its heart, evangelisation is something simple and deeply human.
Pope Francis reminds us, it is “one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread.” We are not called to have all the answers—we are called to share the grace we ourselves have received.
In Tasmania today, many people are quietly searching for deeper meaning in life. Beneath the surface of everyday routines, there is a real openness—a hunger for purpose, peace, and genuine connection with others. This creates a unique opportunity for ordinary Catholics. But before we can share the Gospel with others, we must first be grounded in Christ ourselves.
This is where the Hallow app can help. Evangelisation begins not with what we say to others, but with how we listen to Christ in prayer. During busy lives, finding time and space for prayer can be a challenge. Hallow offers a simple and practical way to build that habit, guiding us through Scripture reflections, the Rosary, and moments of quiet encounter with God.
Through this daily practice, we begin to enter into a real dialogue with Christ. We bring our lives to Him, and we learn to listen for His voice. Gradually, our hearts are shaped by His love. We become more attentive to the workings of God in our lives, and more compassionate like Him.
This transformation is essential in a place like Tasmania, where evangelisation often happens not through large programs, but through personal relationships. To share the Gospel effectively, we must be willing to listen to others—their stories, their questions, and their struggles. When we have first learned to listen to Christ in prayer, we are better able to engage in genuine and respectful dialogue with those around us.
The Hallow app, then, is not just about personal devotion; it is a preparation for mission in our own local context. It forms us into Christ-centred disciples who can meet others where they are.
Evangelisation is also inclusive. Jesus desires that every Tasmanian come to know His love. As we grow in prayer, we begin to see others as He does—not as strangers or obstacles, but as people searching for the same “bread” we have found.
In this way, the quiet commitment to daily prayer can have a powerful ripple effect across our communities. The Hallow app helps us stay rooted in Christ so that, when the moment comes, we can gently and authentically share the hope we have discovered.
In Tasmania, evangelisation begins in the heart. And through prayer, it spreads—one conversation, one relationship, one life at a time.