I first met Abbot Christopher during the pandemic when he asked me to facilitate a conversation for a group of monks. It turned out to be one of those wonderful and rich experiences that become woven into the fabric of our lives. I have since worked with several communities of monks, and have gained huge respect for the Brothers and their life and work.
Abbot Christopher is the inspiration behind the BBC series The Monastery, now 20 years ago. The community invited 5 laymen to experience 40 days of monastics life. It was a wonderful experiment and a great programme. Abbot Christopher also wrote the book, Finding Sanctuary. I think he, his work, and the Rule of Benedict has a lot to say about many issues in modern organisational life, and in society more widely.
I loved having this conversation and I hope you find it fruitful.
About Time - with Chris Nichols