The Beloved podcast

Ep 3 Esther and Hillary In this episode Esther and Hilary speak to us from being in the process of being re-planted and learning to bloom in new circumstances. They explore the impact of the different soils they have grown in over the years and look forward to the next chapter. Esther referred to psalm 139:7-10 Hillary referred to the song Centring Prayer by The Porter’s Gate, available here https...

In this episode Alice and Janet share their reflections on our theme, sitting in Janet’s beautiful spring garden, a perfect location to consider what it means to bloom. They reflected on the following quote from St. Thérèse de Lisieux: “I understood that every flower created by Him is beautiful, that the brilliance of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not lessen the perfume of the violet o...

In this first full episode of our eighth season, Jo and Kathy speak about responding to the prompts of the Holy Spirit to share their faith, whether with friends and family, clients and even complete strangers. They also discussed the power of the Word of God, and of music to ground our faith. They spoke of the importance of fellowship, avoiding comparisons and being present where you are. Kathy r...

In this episode Iffa and Alice look back over our Pilgrims of Hope season, and look ahead to season 8. For updates about future Beloved and Desired retreats check the Sion Community website www.sioncommunity.org.uk or email beloved@sioncommunity.org.uk to be added to our mailing list.

Season 7 Episode 12: A Pilgrimage to Rome As the jubilee year draws to a close, Iffa reflects with her mum Marie, on a recent pilgrimage to Rome, including passing through the holy doors of the major churches of Rome. You can listen to the pilgrims of hope song that Iffa and Marie spoke of here https://youtu.be/mYrdhefZCaU?si=ExOfZKJAf3Se-UEq

Season 7 Episode 11. A pilgrimage to Bethlehem In this episode Alice recalls her pilgrimage to the holy land at Christmas time, what she describes as an extraordinary journey into the ordinary. She refers to two particular scriptures: Song of Songs 2:10 “Arise my love, my beautiful one, and come away.” and Zechariah 9:9 “Rejoice, beloved daughter of Zion, your king has come to you.” She also invit...

Season 7 Episode 10. In the footsteps of St Benedict. In this episode we are joined by Pauline, who is reflecting on her lifelong commitment to the Lay Community of St Benedict, and her recent journey to visit some of the key places where he lived. You can find more about the Lay Community on their website www.lcsb.uk

Season 7 Episode 9, a pilgrimage to Lourdes. In this episode we join Jenny as she reflects on a recent pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Season 7 Episode 8, a Camino In this episode we join Siân as she walks and reflects on her Camino pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Season 7 Episode 7, a pilgrimage to Walsingham. In this episode we join Jo, as she walks and shares her reflections on her pilgrimages to Walsingham. During the episode she encourages us all to retreat, and one option for doing this is by booking onto the Beloved retreat, taking place at the end of October. Bookings are now open via the website sioncommunity.org.uk Jo invites us to pray this praye...

Season 7 Episode 6, a pilgrimage of endings and beginnings. In this sixth episode of our 2025 season, Pilgrims of Hope, Kathy reflects on times of transition. She reminds us of the words from 2 Corinthians 5:17, that for those of us who are with Christ, the old has gone and the new is here. If you have yet to take part in a Beloved retreat, bookings are now open for the October weekend. All detail...

Season 7 Episode 5, the pilgrimage of life. In this episode, we join Joan Watson, as she walks and reflects on her experiences of pilgrimage. You can find more information about her work on her website https://www.joanwatson.faith or listen to her podcast, In Via, available here: https://versoministries.com/in-via/ Joan has also written some books: Opening the Holy Door: Hope-filled Reflections fr...

Season 7 Episode 4. In this fourth episode of our 2025 season, Pilgrims of Hope, Esther shares her pilgrimage of a vocation to motherhood

Season 7 Episode 3, a pilgrimage to SENT. In this third episode of our 2025 season, Pilgrims of Hope, Iffa shares her experience of pilgrimage to SENT, the home of Sion Community for the last 35 years.

Season 7 Episode 2, a pilgrimage to Monte Sant’Angelo . In this second episode of our 2025 season, Pilgrims of Hope, Patricia shares her story of pilgrimage across Europe.

Season 7 Episode 1 A Perspective Change In this first episode of the Beloved Podcast season for 2025, Pilgrims of Hope, Kasia speaks of her journey of changing perspectives.

In this episode we continue to ponder the advent wreath, as we prepare to become pilgrims of hope for the jubilee year of 2025. For Christmas Day, Anne reflects on the central, white candle: Jesus, the light of the world. The Gospel, taken from Christmas Dawn mass is Luke 2:15-20.

In this episode we continue to explore the four themes of the candles of the advent wreath, as we prepare to become pilgrims of hope for the jubilee year of 2025. In week four of advent, Beth reflects on the candle: love. The Gospel, taken from the fourth Sunday of advent is Luke 1:39-45.

In this episode we continue to explore the four themes of the candles of the advent wreath, as we prepare to become pilgrims of hope for the jubilee year of 2025. In week three of advent, Katy reflects on the candle for gaudete Sunday: joy. The Gospel, taken from the third Sunday of advent is Luke 3:10-18.

In this episode we continue to explore the four themes of the candles of the advent wreath, as we prepare for the jubilee year of 2025, Pilgrims of Hope. In week two of advent Teresa reflects on the second candle: peace. The Gospel, taken from the second Sunday of advent is Luke 3:1-6.

During Advent we are exploring the four themes of the candles of the advent wreath, as we prepare for the Jubilee Year of 2025, which focuses on the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope”. In this episode Nana-Adowa focuses on the first candle: hope. The Gospel, taken from the first Sunday of Advent is Luke 21:25-28, 34-36. You can find out more about the Year of Jubilee 2025 by going to the website of the B...

Introducing season 6 of the Beloved Podcast, starting on 1st December.

In this episode we hear from Anna, the old woman in the temple who met the holy family when they brought the infant Jesus to the temple. Jo reflects on this dramatisation and leads us towards spending time in contemplation. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced: Luke 2: 22-38 Amos 3:7: Isaiah 52: 8-9 Micah 5:1

In this episode we hear from Johanna, one of the followers of Jesus who traveled with and provided for the apostles, and wife of one of Herod’s stewards, as she reflects on the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee. Pauline reflects on this monologue and leads us towards spending time in a prayer of repentance. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced: Luke 8: 2 – 3, 9 – 14

In this episode we hear from Hannah, as she laments and pleads with the Lord to grant her a child. Siân reflects on this monologue and leads us towards spending time in a prayer of lament and supplication. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced: 1 Samuel Genesis 18:1-10 Genesis 25:21 Genesis 30:22-24 Psalm 13