The Beloved podcast

Jenny reflects on the story of Lazarus Journaling question Do I believe God can do the impossible? Is there a person or situation that I need to entrust to God today? Can I recognise the way God answers prayers, even when it takes longer or looks different from what I thought?

Clare reflects on John 9: 1-6. Journaling question Who do I secretly judge? How is God calling me to love them?

Pauline reflects on John 4:5-26;28-30;39-42 Journaling question How would you respond if you were the Samaritan Woman meeting Jesus?

Kathy reflects on a line from this Sunday’s gospel, Matthew 17: 4-5, and quote from Fr Denis McBride from his book, Jesus and the Gospels. Journaling questions: 1. Recall a ‘mountain top’ experience in your own life, or imagine yourself at the top of Mt Tabor with Peter, James and John. What does it feel like to be there with Jesus? 2. Now imagine yourself having to come down from the mountain, re...

Kasia, in Nazareth, reflects on a line from this Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew 4:11, and how this relates to being in the world but not of the world. Journaling question In what unique way can I bring God's presence to those I encounter every day?

In this mini-episode, Iffa and Alice introduce our Lenten reflection episodes. These will be released on each of the Sundays of Lent.

In this episode of season 4, Alice is joined by Anna and Emily, to discuss being people of faith in the NHS. Anna referred to Romans 12:9-16. Emily referred to Colossians 3:23-24. Journaling prompts Can you glorify God by living, working and playing “for an audience of one”? When have you or do you have the opportunity to mourn with those who mourn? Or to pray for those who persecute you? Do you c...

In this fourth episode of season 4, Iffa is joined by Lisa and Lizzie, to discuss being people of faith in a context of working with government. During the conversation Lizzie referred to James 4:13-15 and Lisa referred to Mark 11:15-17. Journaling prompts How are you using the talents God has blessed you with? Do you feel that you can trust in God to make use of your talents in the place you are...

In this third episode of season 4, Alice is joined by Nana-Adwoa and Laurelle, to discuss being people of faith in the media. St Therese of Lisieux is Nana-Adwoa’s favourite saint because she was a fan of the small things and Nana-Adwoa doesn’t feel she can do great big things, but if we all do small things we will be able to share God’s love. You can find more about her most recent project and po...

In this first full episode of season 4, Iffa Willis is joined by Rachel and Sarah, to discuss being people of faith in educational contexts. Sarah recommends this documentary https://youtu.be/-0LKZm2BqZo about Sr Clare Crockett. Rachel is often inspired by the words of St John Bosco. Journaling prompts What is your experience of education, past or present? How did/does your time in school influenc...

Beginning a new season for the Beloved Podcast, Alice Hall and Iffa Willis begin unpacking what it means to live in the world but not of the world. We begin with a quote from Pope Francis from World Youth Day 2013 in Brazil. The full quote is available here. http://ylcatholic.blogspot.com/2013/07/pope-francis-speaks-about-young-life-at.html We also considered the following scriptures: John 15:18-1...

In this special bonus episode, Iffa Willis chats with Anna Bailey and Alice Hall about all things St Bernadette, to coincide with the tour in the UK of the relics of St Bernadette. The scriptures we refer to include Acts 19:12. If you would like to find out more about the tour and when St Bernadette will be near you go to https://stbernadette.org.uk To book into the Beloved retreat happening from...

In this episode Anna is joined by Alice and Iffa as we ask: “who helps me to live in the Gaze of God?” Scriptures John 20: 11-18 1 Corinthians 13:12 1 John 3:2 Journaling Prompts PAUSE to GAZE Have a look at the image linked in today’s show notes. Imagine that you are stood with the women and Jesus. How would you feel knowing that you are seen and known by the Lord Jesus? How does it feel to be in...

In this episode Iffa is joined by Alice and Fiona as we ask: “how am I transformed by His gaze?” Scripture 2 Corinthians 3:7-8, 12-13, 15-19 Image In our conversation we reflected on this image called Show me your Glory, Lord by Lydia https://pin.it/63zepZP We also discussed this teaching from Pope Francis https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/44626 For more information on Fiona’s work in Tanzania...

In this episode Alice Hall, Anna Bailey, and Begoña Ruiz Pereda continue exploring what it means to live in the merciful gaze of God, sharing on the question of how we might respond to God’s merciful gaze. Scripture Acts 9:1-22 Conversion of St Paul from the Passion Translation Image In our conversation we looked at the first painting that we know there is of Jesus https://legacyicons.com/christ-t...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary Magdalene. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  John 20: 1 - 18 Let the Spirit lead you.

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary the mother of Jesus. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scriptures.  Deuteronomy 6: 4a Luke 1: 38 Luke 2: 34-35 Luke 2: 48 Psalm 22; 1, 29-31 John 19: 30 As for Mary, she treasured all these things, and po...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary’s kinswoman at the foot of the cross. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  John 19: 25 – 37 Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Veronica. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  Isaiah 53: 2 – 7, Psalm 27 (26): 8 - 9 Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with.  Or you m...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with the wife of Pilate. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  Matthew 27: 11 – 26 Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with.  Or you may like t...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with the servant girl in the Sanhedrin courtyard. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  Matthew 26: 69 – 75 Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary of Bethany. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  John 12: 1 – 11 Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with.  Or you may like to imagi...

In this episode Iffa Willis is joined by Pippa Baker and Anna Bailey as we ask: “can we meet His gaze?” Scripture Luke 22: 54-62 Image In our conversation we reflected on two images: Denial of Peter by Carl Bloch https://moastore.byu.edu/product/the-denial-of-peter/ and Christ of St John of the Cross by Salvador Dali https://www.dalipaintings.com/christ-of-saint-john-of-the-cross.jsp Journaling Pr...

In this episode Anna is joined by Esther and Iffa as we enter into lent, and explore whose gaze is important to us, through the story of the haemorrhaging woman. Scripture Mark 5:25-34 Image During our prayer we focused on this image: Mary at Jesus' feet by Nicole Joiner www.etsy.com/uk/listing/957021347 https://instagram.com/nicole_joiner_art?utm_medium=copy_link Music We have a Spotify playlist...

A special Valentine’s Day treat! Today is the release of the Beloved Album. In this bonus episode Iffa talks to Alice and Fran about each of the tracks. To purchase your copy of the Beloved Album please visit https://sioncommunity.org.uk/product/the-beloved-album/