As we begin a new year, Bishop Richard steers us away from the pseudoscience of 'manifesting' and the limitations of positive thinking, and instead invites us to face 'the future in prayer, trusting in the presence and action of God. The locus is neither in our own abilities nor in a pseudo pagan manipulation but in confidence in the oft-quoted, “I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know who holds the future”.'

He continues: 'As we begin our Year of Engagement, we will be called out of our comfort zones. Fear keeps us locked up in the comfortable and familiar. We will be called to engage with new people well outside the confines of the church, to listen undefensively, to share humbly and to act lovingly. This will stretch us...'.

Bishop Richard's weekly video #227

There is a transcript of this week's video on the diocesan website.