The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard
Episodes
Inner Sanctuary Meditation: Returning to a Place of Peace
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple visualisation of returning to an inner sanctuary, a place of peace and stillness within yourself.We begi...
Peace Meditation: Breathing Peace into the Present Moment
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of dwelling in peace through the breath.We begin by settling into the body and gently checking ...
Compassion Meditation: Cultivating Compassion and Mercy
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of cultivating compassion and mercy, two qualities that lie at the heart of a loving and open w...
Standing Meditation: Practising Presence in Any Moment
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a simple practice of meditating while standing, showing how awareness can be cultivated in any moment of the d...
Reset Meditation: Recovering the Form and Beginning Again
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through the foundational practice of recovering the form, a simple and reliable way to enter meditation and begin agai...
Canticle of the creatures part 6: Welcoming Sister Death
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Meditation on the Soul (Part 2): The Animal Soul
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through the second part of a series exploring the different aspects of the soul, focusing on what is traditionally cal...
Lectio Divina Meditation: Be Not Afraid
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a Lectio Divina practice using the simple and powerful phrase: “Be not afraid.”Lectio Divina, meaning “d...
Love Meditation: Generating Compassion and Connection
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of generating love, not as a reaction, but as a conscious choice.We begin by reflecting on how ...
Blue Sky Meditation: Observing Thoughts Without Attachment
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a simple visualisation known as the blue sky meditation, a way of understanding your inner experience with gre...
Visualisation Meditation: Expanding Perspective (Step 5)
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this visualisation meditation, I guide you into the next step of reflecting on the truth of your being, expanding your awareness beyond the immedia...
Reset Meditation: Recovering the Form and Returning to the Present
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a return to the foundational practice of recovering the form, a steady and reliable way to begin again.This pr...
Meditation Master: The Cloud of Unknowing (Part 3) Bringing It Together
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I bring together the key elements of The Cloud of Unknowing, completing a three-part exploration of this classic contemplative tea...
Gratitude Meditation: Saying Grace in Everyday Life
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of gratitude, drawing on the tradition of saying grace.We begin by reflecting on the importance...
Thought Awareness Meditation: Observing Subtle Movements of Thought
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a deeper practice of observing the subtle movements of thought.Rather than simply noticing thoughts as they arise...
Colour Meditation: Exploring Emotion and Awareness
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of exploring colour as a doorway into awareness and reflection.We begin by settling into the br...
Mindful Eating Meditation: Awareness Through Food
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of awareness through food, using everyday experience as a doorway into presence.We begin by set...
Body Awareness Meditation: Noticing Subtle Sensations
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a deeper practice of noticing subtle sensations within the body, using the breath as a steady anchor.As your awar...
Reset Meditation: Recovering the Form and Returning to the Breath
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a return to the foundational practice of recovering the form, a simple and steady way to begin again.This prac...
Hineni Meditation: “Here I Am” in the Present Moment
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a simple mantra practice using the ancient word “Hineni,” a Hebrew phrase meaning “Here I am.”This phr...
Meditation on Forgiveness: Canticle of the Creatures (Part 5)
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I continue our reflection on the Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis, turning to the theme of those who forgive and bring pea...
Lectio Divina Meditation: Fullness of Life
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a simple practice of Lectio Divina, using a short phrase to deepen awareness and reflection.The line we rest w...
Meditation Master: The Cloud of Unknowing (Part 2) The Little Word
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I continue our reflection on The Cloud of Unknowing, moving into a second step by introducing the use of a simple word joined to t...
Body Awareness Meditation: Deepening Your Anchor in the Body
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of deepening your awareness of the body as an anchor into the present moment.We begin by checki...
Meditation on the Soul (Part 1): The Vegetative Soul
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I introduce the first part of a series exploring the different aspects of the soul, beginning with what is traditionally called th...
Reset Meditation: Recovering the Form and Returning to Stillness
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a return to the foundational practice of recovering the form, a simple way to reset and reconnect with the pre...
Meditation on Nature: Sister Mother Earth (Part 4)
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I continue our reflection on the Canticle of the Creatures, turning to Sister Mother Earth.This is Part 4 of the series, exploring...
Rest Meditation: Resting in the Breath and Releasing Tension
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of resting in the breath and allowing the body to release tension.Many people come to meditatio...
3 Anchors Meditation: Body, Mind and Breath
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a simple practice using three anchors of awareness: the body, the mind and the breath.This approach reminds us...
Visualisation Meditation: The Truth of My Being (Step 4)
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this visualisation meditation, I guide you into the next step of reflecting on the truth of your being, expanding awareness beyond the individual s...
Meditation on Your Birth: A Reflection on Life and the Present Moment
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a reflective practice on the reality of your own birth, not as a story, but as a moment of coming into existence....
Peace Meditation: Cultivating Calm in Body and Mind
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of cultivating peace, not as something distant, but as something that can be experienced in the...
Reset Meditation: Recovering the Form and Letting Go of Stress
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a return to the foundational practice of recovering the form, a simple and reliable way to reset the body, bre...
Joy Meditation: Finding Peace and Joy in the Present Moment
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of cultivating joy, not as something dependent on circumstances, but as something that can be d...
Meditation Master: The Cloud of Unknowing
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I introduce a classic text from the Christian contemplative tradition, The Cloud of Unknowing, and guide you into a simple practic...
Compassion Meditation: Breathing Kindness to Yourself and Others
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of cultivating compassion, beginning with yourself and gently extending outward to others.We st...
Meditation on Nature: Brother Air and the Weather (Part 3)
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I continue our reflection on the Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis, turning to Brother Air and all forms of weather.This is...
I Am Meditation: Understanding Yourself in the Present Moment
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a reflective practice centred on two simple but powerful words: “I am.”We begin by noticing how we natural...
Gratitude Meditation: Naming the Good and Finding Peace
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of recognising and naming the good that is already present in your life.Rooted in the contempla...
Micro Relaxation Meditation: Calm Your Body in Minutes
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this micro relaxation meditation, I guide you through a short, simple practice to help you access stillness even in the middle of a busy day.Someti...
Reset Meditation: Recovering the Form and Returning to Stillness
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a return to the foundational practice of recovering the form, a simple way to reset the body, breath and aware...
Visualisation Meditation: The Truth of My Being (Step 3)
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this visualisation meditation, I guide you into a deeper reflection on the truth of your being through the rhythm of the breath.This is part of an ...
Meditation with Touch: A Simple Way to Return to the Present Moment
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of using touch as a doorway into awareness and stillness.We begin by recognising that what we o...
Stillness Meditation: Finding Calm Through the Breath
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this stillness meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of resting with the breath and discovering the quiet stillness that holds it.We begin...
Grounding Meditation: Settle the Body and Calm the Mind
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple grounding practice to help you reconnect with your body and settle into the present moment.We begin by r...
Who Are You, God? What Am I?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I reflect on a question at the heart of the contemplative tradition: Who are you, God, and what am I?This simple phrase, associate...
Living Meditation: Bringing Awareness into Everyday Life
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into drawing on a deeper awareness that can accompany you throughout your day.Over time, meditation begins to move bey...
Breath Awareness Meditation: Anchoring in the Breath
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into anchoring your awareness in the breath.The breath is one of the most important tools we have in meditation. It is...
Recovering the Form (Start Here/Return Here)
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you back to the foundational form of the practice.This is a good place to begin if you are new, and a good place to return...
Canticle of the Creatures (Part 2): Fire and Water
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, we continue reflecting on the Canticle of the Creatures, turning our attention to Brother Fire and Sister Water.Following on from ...
Morning Meditation: Beginning the Day with Intention
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice for beginning the day well.While meditation can be done at any time, the monastic tradition pla...
Meditation Anywhere: Using the Senses to Find Presence
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you into a way of practising that you can carry into any part of your day.One of the great strengths of meditation is that...
Compassion Meditation for Difficult Moments
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I explore the roots of compassion and what it means to be present to suffering.Compassion, at its simplest, means to be with suffe...
Anchoring in the Body
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to use the body as an anchor into the present moment.We begin by settling gently into stillness, allowing the spine t...
Recovering the Form
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you back to the foundational form of the practice.These “recovering the form” episodes are a good place to begin if yo...
Visualising Your True Self (Step 2)
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, we return to the visualisation practice of the true self, continuing with the second step in this unfolding series.We begin by set...
Meditation for Anxiety and Fear
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to sit gently with experiences of anxiety and fear.One of the quiet strengths of a daily meditation practice is that,...
Canticle of the Creatures (Part 1)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I reflect on the Canticle of the Creatures, the beautiful prayer written by St. Francis of Assisi, as we mark the 800th anniversar...
Meditation on a Flower
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to reflect on the quiet wisdom of creation through a simple meditation on a flower.We begin by settling into stillnes...
Meditation Master: Julian of Norwich
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I reflect on the teaching of Julian of Norwich, one of the great contemplative voices of the Christian tradition.Julian lived a li...
Recovering the Form
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I return to the foundational form of the practice.These “recovering the form” episodes appear regularly because they serve two...
Three Centres Meditation
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a visualisation practice centred on three places of awareness within the body.We begin by settling into stilln...
Breathing Peace
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to reflect on the meaning of peace and to allow that peace to grow quietly within the breath.We begin by taking our s...
Hand Meditation
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide you through a simple hand meditation, an ancient contemplative practice that brings awareness into the body through gentle...
A Maranatha Meditation for Calm
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to pray and meditate with one of the oldest words in the Christian contemplative tradition: Maranatha.This ancient ph...
Visualising Your True Self (Step 1)
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I introduce the first step in a visualisation practice that we will return to over the coming weeks.This ten-part sequence will ap...
When Meditation Feels Boring
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I speak about a very old and very familiar experience: the feeling that you would rather be somewhere else.In the monastic traditi...
Meditating with the Elements
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I reflect on the wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi, a master of contemplative awareness who saw all of creation as interconnected.Fr...
Returning to Stillness
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to return once again to the form that steadies the practice.These returning to form meditations are offered regularly...
Breath, Heart and Mind for Calm Focus
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to explore three simple anchors for awareness: breath, heart and mind.We begin by settling into posture, allowing the...
Returning to the Inner Room of Calm
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to return to what the monastic tradition calls the inner room — a place within where we encounter stillness and lov...
Deep Settling of the Body and Mind for Anxiety Release
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you into a deep settling of the body, returning gently to the inherent goodness of being embodied.We begin by coming back...
Tracing Difficult Emotions with Calm Awareness
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to sit with difficult emotions and to trace them gently to their origin.At times, feelings surface without warning. R...
Meditating with a sacred phrase
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to sit with a simple phrase: “Be still and know.”Drawn from scripture, the words are not used as argument or expl...
Returning to the Foundations
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to return once again to the foundations of the practice.If you are new here, you are very welcome. These returning to...
Meditation as Deep Rest
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you into deep rest, a way of settling that is neither full sleep nor full activity.We begin by gathering ourselves from t...
Breathing with the Present Moment
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to breathe with the present moment, allowing the breath to become a steady anchor for awareness.In our tradition, the...
Opening the Heart
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to open the heart, allowing loving kindness to arise gently and without effort.We begin by resting in a place of peac...
Taking the Long View
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to take the long view of practice and to rest in the slow, quiet work it is doing.We reflect on why we come back to m...
Meeting Distraction with Gentleness
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I draw on the wisdom of St. Francis de Sales, often known as the gentle master, to explore a kinder way of meeting distraction.He ...
Becoming an Instrument of Peace
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you into a Franciscan way of praying and meditating, rooted in peace.Within the Capuchin tradition, meditation is underst...
The Quiet Power of Micro-Relaxation
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you into a practice of micro-relaxation, gently softening the face through careful attention and breath.We begin by notic...
Recovering the Form
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to recover the form of the practice, returning again to the foundations that steady us.If this is your first ti...
Resetting into Full Presence
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to notice transitional moments — the small spaces between one activity and the next — and to recognise them as op...
The Power of Transitional Moments
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to notice transitional moments — the small spaces between one activity and the next — and to recognise them as op...
The Quiet Power of the Long Exhale
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to work gently with the breath through 7/11 breathing, a practice that rests in the quiet power of the long exhale.We...
Expanding the Circles of Compassion
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to explore interbeing — the deep truth that we exist in relationship, not in isolation.We begin by reflecting on th...
Holding others in calm awareness
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to explore intercession as a quiet, attentive practice of presence.We begin by reflecting on what it means to be pres...
Letting Compassion Lead
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, we return to compassion as a living practice, rooted in the heart and expressed through loving kindness.We begin by reflecting qui...
Returning to What Steadies Us
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to recover the full form of the practice, returning once more to the foundations that support everything else.We begi...
The Gift of the Present Moment
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I reflect on the wisdom of Padre Pio, a Capuchin friar whose teaching brings us again and again into the present moment.We begin b...
Listening to the Subtle Breath
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to be gently present to the subtle sensations of the breath, allowing attention to rest with its quiet movement.We be...
Finding Calm Through the Breath
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to be quietly present with the breath through a simple box breathing practice.We begin by acknowledging that everyone...
Returning to the Inner Room
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to return to the Inner Room, a practice that brings us back to a place of deep calm and steadiness within.We begin wi...
Being with Arising Thoughts
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to be gently present to arising thoughts, meeting them without judgement or resistance.For many people, thoughts can ...
Compassion as Direction
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I introduce compassion as a direction of practice, and we begin with compassion toward ourselves.We reflect quietly on what compas...
Body Scan Meditation
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you into a body scan practice, learning to be gently present to sensation as it arises.We begin by noticing sensation its...
Recovering the Full Form (A Place to Begin and Return)
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to return to the full form of the practice, coming back once again to what grounds and supports us.If this is your fi...
Resting in Loving Presence
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I invite you to rest in loving presence, allowing yourself to be attended to just as you are.We begin by exploring what rest truly...
A Meditation Master Lesson
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I introduce a master lesson drawn from the wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila, a great teacher of interior life.We reflect on a common ...