STILL POINTS: A Guide to Living the Mindful, Meditative Way

In an uncertain world, we all seek a sense of security and inner peace. Brother Richard Hendrick is a priest-friar of the Irish branch of the Capuchin Franciscan Order, and for over 20 years has worked to bring the insights of the Christian contemplative tradition to the greater public awareness, particularly with reference to modern mindfulness theory. His poem Lockdown reflecting on the early experience of the Covid-19 pandemic went viral, and was featured by both the BBC and CNN, as well as translated into over 26 languages, inspiring two short films and a number of pieces of music. His is a book that can be dipped into time and again to find still points in times of distraction and worry. Brother Richard brings us on a transformative journey of meditation, poetry and sacred pause, enabling us to experience a sense of peace, happiness and belonging in our lives and reveal the beauty within the present moment. It is organised by seasons and covers from Lent to Easter and an annual retreat, the Holy Rosary and the poem in full, Lockdown. 355 pages.