A post for the UK Covid-19 Day of Reflection and how our thoughts can influence the Living Hope of Lent, Holy Week and Easter.

A version of this post can be found on the Work Rest Pray blog.

If you are in Devon, you’d be welcome to join Jane and I at a Lent Quiet Morning on the theme, Living Hope on 25 March.

Please also join me for Book Launch Events (in person & online) for Hopes and Expectations later this month.

Recorded at Mucknell Abbey (complete with bells), this episode explores the journey of faith and the maps which take us along it.

A version of this episode can be read at workrestpray.com/2468/

Details of Richard's next book Hopes and Expectations can be found at richardfrostauthor.com/hopes-expectations/

I recently had the honour of preaching at Choral Evensong at Magdalene College Chapel in the University of Cambridge. It was part of the Chapel's focus on St Benedict and the continuing relevance of his Rule for today. This episode contains the sermon from that occasion.

Details of the books I refer to can be found at richardfrostauthor.com

Bishop Mariann Budde spoke inconvenient truths in to American society and further afield. This episode is a reflection on her words and a wider message for many of us.

A link to her full sermon and a version of this episode can be found at the Work Rest Pray blog.

Image: Episcopal Diocese of Washington

Comedy and Bible reading... a three minute reflection on making words live.

A version of this episode (with links to the videos mentioned) can be found at https://workrestpray.com/the-spoken-word/ 

At this Epiphany time of January we think of the ‘wise men' following a star. This episode is a 4 minute reflection on how having doubts helps nurture wisdom and faith.

A version can also be seen on the Work Rest Pray blog.

A 4 minute reflection on love for the fourth week of Advent.

It's a significant birthday - but not one with an '0' in it...

A version of this episode and links to Advent reflections, other posts and books can be found on the Work Rest Pray blog.

A 5 minute reflection on joy for the third week of Advent (or a story of unrequited love if you prefer).

A six minute reflection on peace for the second week of Advent.