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Prayer for Trust in Jesus includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on original compositions of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Piano music includes: "The Seasons", "Les Saisons Op. 37a", "March: Song of the Lark". Prayer read in English, unabridged by Josh Verbae. Music recording by Anton Kingsbury.

The Thought of You includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. Piano composition includes 'Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2 - Andante' performed by Anton Kingsbury. This is Chopin's most famous nocturne, dedicated to Marie Pleyel. This nocturne resembles the style of Field's Nocturnes. The nocturne is reflective in mood until it suddenly becomes passionate near the end.

Prayer of Gratitude includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on original compositions of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Piano music includes The Seasons, Les Saisons Op. 37a, July: Song of the Reaper. Prayer read in English, unabridged, by Josh Verbae. Music recording by Anton Kingsbury.

Jesus's Prayer includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. Piano composition includes 'Nocturne in F-sharp Major, Op. 15 No. 2 - Larghetto'. Evocative of the night and reflective of natural sounds of night life, this nocturne will take you into the depths of night magic. It will seduce you with its surreal serendipity and educe almost hypnotic trance towards the end of the tune.

I Offer It to You includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. The piano composition includes Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62 No. 2 - Lento. The uneasy start of this nocturne shatters the melody nervously before picking up the broken thread a moment later. The agitation soon subsides, however, giving way to the principal melody. This comes about in a wondrous and beautiful way.

A Prayer of St Thomas More includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. The piano composition includes Nocturne in G Minor, Op. 37 No. 1 - Andante sostenuto. The atmospheric middle sections of this nocturne are considered to be some of the most exquisite chord transitions ever composed. The minimalist simplicity of the opening and ending enhances the religious core of this piece.

Prayer for Peace includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on original compositions of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Piano music includes The Seasons, Les Saisons Op. 37a, September: The Hunt. Prayer read in English, unabridged, by Josh Verbae. Music recording by Anton Kingsbury.

The Irish Blessing includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on original compositions of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Piano music includes The Seasons, Les Saisons Op. 37a, November: Troika. Prayer read in English, unabridged, by Josh Verbae. Music recording by Anton Kingsbury.

The Little and the Great Things includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. The piano composition includes Nocturne in G Major, Op. 37 No. 2 - Andantino. The nocturne is painted with Chopin's most ethereal brush, characterised by beautiful sensuousness and luscious soft, rounded tones, and not without a certain degree of languor.

To Give and Not to Count the Cost includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. The piano composition includes Nocturne in F-sharp Minor, Op. 48 No. 2 - Andantino. This is one of Chopin's longer nocturnes, containing soothing, simple chord progressions. A seemingly endless melody is played with restless triplets on the left hand.

Make Us Worthy includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. The piano composition includes Nocturne in G Minor, Op. 15 No. 3 - Lento. Chopin was inspired by Hamlet in composing this nocturne. The key features of this piece are the irregularity and unpredictability of the phrasing. It is wistful in its outer sections, with a hymnlike passage at its heart.

David's Prayer includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. The piano composition includes 'Nocturne in B Major, Op. 32 No. 1 - Andantino sostenuto'. The simplicity of this nocturne's opening is contrasted by a very dramatic and original ending. This arrangement is illustrative of Chopin's desire to make the music speak.

Prayer of Creation includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. The piano composition includes Nocturne in F Major, Op. 15 No. 1 - Andante Cantabile, performed by Anton Kingsbury. This beautiful piano composition starts with a calm and serene flow of gentle notes. This peace is followed by a stormy F-minor central section purging sudden doubts and worries.

In the days leading up to the full moon surround yourself with loving energy. Be kind to yourself and others and allow the changes offered through the shifts, to aid you in your life. If you are feeling tired and unfocused meditate with focus on purifying your heart centres, letting go of fears and of resistance to change. Know that all changes you are guided to make from your heart will lead to you stepping into the flow of harmony, peace and happiness.

Praying for Hope and Comfort includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on original compositions of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Piano music includes: "The Seasons", "Les Saisons Op. 37a", "February: Carnival". Prayer read in English, unabridged by Josh Verbae. Music recording by Anton Kingsbury.

Psalm 111 includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on original compositions of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Piano music includes The Seasons, Les Saisons Op. 37a, June: Barcarolle. Prayer read in English, unabridged, by Josh Verbae. Music recording by Anton Kingsbury.

Prayer for the Coming Year includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on original compositions of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Piano music includes The Seasons, Les Saisons Op. 37a, December: Christmas. Prayer read in English, unabridged, by Josh Verbae. Music recording by Anton Kingsbury.

A Prayer of William Penn includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. The piano composition includes Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48 No. 1 - Lento. It is an example of progressive music in the classical repertoire of Chopin's nocturne collection. This composition intensifies not through ornamentation but through a new textural background.

Asa's Prayer includes a reading of the ponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on an original composition of Frederic Chopin. The piano composition includes Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 55 No. 2 - Lento. This nocturne will awaken a longing to get out and feel the fresh breezes and warm sunshine, to see smiling faces and the many-coloured dress of nature.

Searching for God includes reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on original compositions of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Piano music includes: "The Seasons", "Les Saisons Op. 37a", "April: Snowdrop". Prayer read in English, unabridged by Josh Verbae. Music recording by Anton Kingsbury.