Breathe in. Breathe out. Such simple instructions that can make a huge difference, especially when we pay attention to our breath and how we feel. When was the last time, however, that you thought about breathe as being essential to life? 

In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra explores the importance of breathe and it's link to spirit. Along the way she talks with Manuel Beazley, the vicar for māori in the Catholic diocese of Auckland, and friend of the show Rev. Frank Ritchie. Include some feedback from listeners, top quality waiata (songs), and some hollywood star power and you have the recipe for a great episode!

Haere mai!

Sacred Texts:

• This clip from the BBC podcast Sidetracked
• This scene from the film Apollo 13

A small correction: The film clip is from the movie Apollo 13, not Apollo 11.

Music:

• Space 7 by Nala Sinephro (Used during the first breathing exercise)
• Slider - Lorenzo Saxophone Dub by This Is The Kit (Used at the end of Manuel Beazley's interview)
• Breathe by Six60
• Oh My God by Kevin Morby (Used at the end of the reflection on communion)
• Breathe Deeper by Tame Impala
• Love Is Everywhere by Pharoah Sanders (Used at the end of Rev Frank Ritchie's interview)
• Frolic by Jake Xerxes Fussell (Used during the last breathing exercise)