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BBC Radio 4 is a well-known and 'household name' organisation.
'There's a spiritual instinct in us all, and very few people do not
at some stage in their lives find themselves praying, in one form
or another. Often, it's a crisis that brings us to our knees. But
sometimes it's the sheer joy of being alive that makes us want to
find someone to thank for our good fortune.'Bishop James JonesAll
religions agree on one thing: that to be human is to pray. This new
collection of 365 meditations from BBC Radio 4's Prayer for the Day
offers insights from across the faiths into happiness, integrity
and spiritual wellbeing. The contributors give new perspectives on
the challenges of our era, providing welcome opportunities, day by
day, for gratitude, hope and joy.
Prayer for the Day brings together 365 selected readings from the
much loved, long-running series on BBC Radio 4. The programme,
which has been broadcast daily at 5:43am for several decades, and
continues to attract over half a million dedicated listeners,
comprises a short 2-minute reflection to start your day. These
artfully combine traditional forms of prayer and reflection, from a
variety of religions and denominations, with contemporary issues
and themes that are often relevant to the date on which the
programme is broadcast. In keeping with the theme of 'Prayer for
the Day', there are 365 reflections in the book, from a vast range
of the eminent religious figures and broadcasters who have
contributed to the programme over the years. There is a foreword by
a prominent figure in the faith community, a short profile of each
contributor and an index of contributors. To emphasise the point
that the reflections can be used daily, they are ordered by date
(i.e. 1st January, 2nd January etc), and each entry is selected on
the basis of it being as date-specific as possible. The date of
broadcast is underneath each entry, and dates are also marked at
the top corners of each page so they can be found easily. The
spacious design includes page openers for each month with simple
line illustrations. Prayer for the Day is a beautiful and
inspirational addition to any bedside table, with religious
meditations that both participate in the ecumenical spirit of the
21st century and equip you perfectly for each day's journey.
Every day is filled with opportunities for prayer as we ask for
help in facing life's inevitable difficulties, or seek ways of
expressing our feelings of gratitude, love and joy. This special
edition of some of the most moving, inspiring and comforting
meditations and prayers broadcast on BBC Radio 4's Prayer for the
Day is designed to be a true companion through our daily routine,
as we make decisions, overcome challenges and open our hearts to
others and to the world's wonder. In these uncertain and insecure
times, these prayers from a broad spectrum of religious traditions
show how the faiths are united by a desire to talk with God. And
they indicate how, with God's help, our days can be times of
healing, belonging, laughter and love, through the ordinary
circumstances of our lives.
IDEAS THAT HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD The best of an
extraordinary 70 year archive, gathered in one volume for the first
time. The prestigious BBC Reith Lectures have been enriching the
world with new ideas since 1948. Every year, a world-leading
thinker is invited to speak on a topic of their choosing, spanning
art, science, nature, technology, history, religion, society,
culture, politics and much more. Unearthing forgotten gems as well
as sharing the latest in intellectual thought, Remarkable Minds is
a time capsule into our changing world that provides wise words for
turbulent times. With a foreword by Anita Anand, presenter of the
Reith Lectures, and an introduction by Gwyneth Williams, controller
of Radio 4, 2010-2019.
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