Why a Year of Prayer?

12 Jan 2023 • From Bishop Richard Jackson

In this week's video, Bishop Richard encourages us to engage with the Diocese's Year of Prayer.  He recalls how former archbishop William Temple responded to a cynic who suggested answered prayer was simply coincidence: When I pray, coincidences happen; when I don't, they don't.

As we start 2023, our Bishop encourages us 'to expect coincidences, to persevere and cultivate [a] holy dependence that fosters true spiritual community.'  He prays that 'at the end of this year, we will be both a deeper people and more numerous.'

For transcripts, visit the Bishop of Hereford's Message section of the diocesan website.