Stressed, lost and wayward commuters in need of spiritual guidance can now listen to prayer sessions on an Apple iPod, courtesy of the British Jesuits.

The new podcast service includes music and Bible readings and poses questions for reflection – aiming to bring those travelling on the Tube or on buses closer to God.

Though sticking to a basic format the material varies on a daily basis, keeping content fresh.

Reverend Peter Scally, director of Jesuit Media Initiatives who runs the scheme, told Kansas.com: “So many people have been enthused by pray-as-you-go that we are left in no doubt that it is addressing a very real need in people’s spiritual lives.”

Website pray-as-you-go.org, which carries the iPod and mp3 player service, also has breathing and body exercises to calm anxiety-ridden commuters who are not religiously inclined.

Music recently featured in the podcasts includes compositions by Byrd and Purcell, with singing performances by the nuns of St Cecelia’s Abbey.

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