CS Lewis’s writings have offered inspiring commentary on the Christian faith to people from across the world over many years. This week’s podcast draws inspiration from some of Lewis’s writings and reflections.

 

A 17-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in Poets’ Corner by the memorial to CS Lewis, Anglican scholar and spiritual writer, which was dedicated in 2013 on the 50th anniversary of his death.

 

Introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian

 

Address by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster

 

Reader: Dr Linda Yueh, Executive Chair, Royal Commonwealth Society

 

Introduction: Canon Hawkey

Reading: Matthew 10: 24–39 - Dr Linda Yueh

Address: The Dean

Anthem: John Tavener The peace that surpasseth understanding

Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey

 

Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).

 

This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.