As I sit down to write to you this month, the theme that has been stirring in my spirit is that of peace. Oh, how we need it at the moment. A day does not go by without hearing yet more news of division, anger, war, or conflict. It can feel almost too much for the soul to bear at times, can it not?
Many people discover that a regular practice of meditation brings a deep sense of peace — but also that it can be hard to sustain alone.
Meditating with others provides the learning, support and connection that helps a regular practice take root.
The School of Contemplative Life host free online sessions every Saturday from 08:30–09:30 (UK time) and Wednesday from 20:00–20:45 (UK time). Each gathering includes a short teaching, 20 minutes of silent meditation, and space for shared reflection. They’re free, open to all, and you’re very welcome to join. Just come as you are.
I don’t know about you but I have been inundated with emails over the past few days offering me quick fix solutions to help me enter 2026 as the “best version of me possible”.
A Rule of Life is not only relevant to the monastic tradition (as evidenced in St Benedict’s rule): the principles can be used by anyone who is concerned about how they live their lives and then provide markers and guidelines, inspired by the Spirit, to help them on their journey towards God and discipleship.
As we prepare to share with you the Ora et Labora journal for 2026, I want to offer you a small window into one of its daily features: the readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Each day within the journal, you’ll find the Scripture passages appointed for that day.
Here you can find an overview of any feast or Saints day in March 2024 along with the daily readings from the ‘Revised Common Lectionary’.
Tuesday 19th March – Saint Joseph
Sunday 24th March – Palm Sunday
Thursday 28th March – Maundy Thursday
Friday 29th March – Good Friday
Saturday 30th March – Holy Saturday
Sunday 31st March – Easter Sunday
A note on the Revised Common Lectionary
The daily readings expand the range of biblical reading in worship and personal devotion by providing daily citations for the full three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. These readings complement the Sunday and festival readings: Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead; Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect on and digest what they heard in worship.
The Jesus Prayer is a simple prayer
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
The tradition of the Jesus Prayer goes back to the “prayer of the mind,” recommended by the ancient monks of the Egyptian desert.
Here you can find an overview of any feast or Saints day in February 2024 along with the daily readings from the ‘Revised Common Lectionary’.
Friday 2nd February – Presentation of the Lord
Wednesday 14th February – Ash Wednesday
Saturday 24th February – Saint Matthias
A note on the Revised Common Lectionary
The daily readings expand the range of biblical reading in worship and personal devotion by providing daily citations for the full three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. These readings complement the Sunday and festival readings: Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead; Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect on and digest what they heard in worship.
Lectio Divina, Latin for divine reading, is an ancient practice designed to immerse us in Scripture. Lectio Divina involves reading a text from Scripture multiple times and allowing the Holy Spirit to open our hearts to God’s message.
Here you can find an overview of any feast or Saints day in January 2024 along with the daily readings from the ‘Revised Common Lectionary’.
Monday 1st January – Hoy Name of Jesus
Saturday 6th January – Epiphany of the Lord
Thursday 18th January– Confession of Saint Peter
Thursday 25th January – Conversion of Saint Paul
A note on the Revised Common Lectionary
The daily readings expand the range of biblical reading in worship and personal devotion by providing daily citations for the full three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. These readings complement the Sunday and festival readings: Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead; Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect on and digest what they heard in worship.