Spiritual thoughts from across the world
World Service,·1097 episodes
The one-time courtier at the palace of the Shah who went on to found the Baha'i faith
08 Nov 1994,·4 mins
A visit to hospital inspires thoughts of the Prophet Muhammad and his son Ibrahim
09 Nov 1994,·4 mins
The courageous Czechoslovak politician executed by the Communist Party in 1950
11 Nov 1994,·4 mins
Reflections on the way people around the world, refer to, and use, the word "God"
18 Nov 1994,·3 mins
Is indulgence the right way to celebrate a man who preached moderation and sacrifice?
22 Nov 1994,·4 mins
The ups and downs of Scotland's relationship with Saint Andrew - their patron saint
22 Nov 1994,·3 mins
Can remembering others change who we are and the way we behave?
Steve Turner on the importance of light in the celebration of Christmas
Steve Turner on the time each year when Christians celebrate the birth of Christ
Reflection on the tragic death of a young man
23 Nov 1994,·3 mins
The stories of the Prophet Ibrahim and Abdul Muttalib
Is Christmas still a religious festival or is it just a holiday?
25 Nov 1994,·3 mins
Is the Hebrew book of Proverbs being ironic about the perfect woman?
25 Nov 1994,·4 mins
Many faiths celebrate with lights and presents - but is it all becoming too commercial?
Sister Lavinia Byrne wonders how much of the story of Santa Claus is true.
29 Nov 1994,·4 mins
The missionary to China whose life was made into the film The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Sister Lavinia Byrne talks about her memories of the Advent season
Does divine retribution exist?
06 Dec 1994,·3 mins
Deciphering the apocalyptic code of the Bible - and the dangers of not doing so
06 Dec 1994,·4 mins
What have Philip Larkin and original sin got in common?
The religious and spiritual roots of the word charisma
08 Dec 1994,·4 mins
Can Christ's resurrection be understood through personal experience?
13 Dec 1994,·3 mins
Canon Colin Semper explains how the truth can never be fully told in words
Canon Colin Semper discusses the meaning of doctrine, which he sees as a description of experience
Canon Colin Semper responds to a jocular question about his own epitaph
What does the Koran say about the Virgin Mary?
20 Dec 1994,·4 mins
Will the New Year bring a frenzy of recycling?
Reflections on leaving home and starting anew
21 Dec 1994,·4 mins
The indomitable spirit of life, as seen in the new Jewish communities in Germany
The peacefulness of Christmas Day in England
03 Jan 1995,·3 mins
