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Thought For The Day

Welcome to our "Thought for the Day" page, where we host reflections and insights to inspire and uplift your spirit. The reflections and thoughts are often shared by members of our Diocese, including our Bishops and our Archdeacons during their contributions to national and local radio stations, including BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Manchester. Within these reflections, you'll find a blend of timeless truths and contemporary insights, addressing the joys and challenges of daily life through the lens of Christian faith. We invite you to explore these daily offerings as a source of inspiration, guidance, and spiritual nourishment.

When Healing Places Become Battlefields

First published on: 15th April 2025

Bishop David Walker shared this Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 this morning, addressing the recent attack on the Anglican-run Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza.

Vanity and the Search for Fulfilment

First published on: 17th March 2025

Archdeacon Rachel Mann shared a Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 this morning, 17th March 2025, on Jane Austen, vanity and the search for fulfilment.

Thankfulness in the Spotlight: Genuine vs Demanded

First published on: 4th March 2025

Archdeacon Rachel Mann shared this reflection on BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, speaking about the Oscars, thankfulness, and Julian of Norwich.

Living Life at a Slower Pace: Lessons from the Easiest Quiz on the Radio

First published on: 20th February 2025

Archdeacon Rachel Mann shared this Pause for Thought on Scott Mills' BBC Radio 2 Show on 20/02/2025.

Following the energy: A lesson in life from Johnny Marr

First published on: 3rd February 2025

Reflecting on a memorable encounter with Johnny Marr, the Ven Dr Rachel Mann, Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford shared this Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2.

Archdeacon Rachel on the long-awaited ceasefire, grief, lament and hope

First published on: 16th January 2025

As we welcome the news of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the Ven. Dr. Rachel Mann, Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton, shared this Thought for the Day on Thursday, 16th January 2025 on BBC Radio 4.

Finding Wonder in Simple Treasures

First published on: 9th January 2025

Archdeacon Rachel Mann shares a reflection on the Epiphany, featured by BBC Radio 2 on Sunday, 5th January 2025.

Archdeacon Rachel Mann reflects on Traitors, Treachery and discerning the Truth

First published on: 3rd January 2025

Did you hear Archdeacon Rachel Mann on BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day? She reflected on the popular TV Show, 'The Traitors', where contestants navigate deception to win a cash prize. While the show entertains with its manipulations and betrayals, Rachel highlights the deeper challenge of discerning truth, both in the game and in life. Drawing from the Bible, she reminds us that true self-knowledge and honesty offer a greater reward than the thrill of unmasking lies.

Rediscovering Focus and Meaning in a Distracted World

First published on: 5th December 2024

The Ven Dr Rachel Mann shared this Thought For The Day on Thursday 5th December o BBC Radio Four.

The Joy of Words: Embracing Mispronunciations and Mistakes

First published on: 29th October 2024

It should come as no surprise that a poet like me loves words. I adore not only their sound, but how they feel as they roll off the tongue. I love choosing just the right word in the right place. But I’ve also come to enjoy how readily we mess things up.